Baumgartner wins 5th Congressional District race

COLFAX –– Michael Baumgartner is currently looking to win the 5th Congressional District seat in Eastern Washington.

The 5th Congressional District spans across 11 counties including Ferry, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Stevens, Whitman, Walla Walla, Garfield, Asotin, Columbia and sections of Franklin and Adams County. The seat has been held since 2004 by long-time incumbent Cathy McMorris Rogers.

As of press time, Baumgartner, is leading with 59.82% of votes across the 11 counties the district covers, Carmela Conroy is currently at 40.04% across the counties.

In Whitman County, Baumgartner has garne...