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Carmela Conroy
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, Washington’s 5th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Carmela Conroy is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in Washington’s 5th District, against Michael Baumgartner (R, inc.). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Carmela Conroy’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Carmela Conroy’s campaign has raised $840,423 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $90,193 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$789,989
- PACs and other committees$28,100
- The candidate’s own money and loans$10,827
- Other$10,007
- Political party committees$1,500
From donors who gave over $200: $272,985 after refunds, in gifts through July 15, 2026; 90% from Washington, 10% from other states. Top states: Washington $246,655 (90%), Maryland $7,350 (3%), District of Columbia $5,700 (2%), Virginia $4,170 (2%), Hawaii $3,500 (1%). About 340 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H4WA05168 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$45,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Carmela Conroy’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Carmela Conroy (Democratic); Michael Baumgartner (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Michael Baumgartner (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Washington 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Washington race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Washington
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in Washington
- Check your registration on Washington’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Washington
Ballots already cast in Washington: 773,792 (ballots returned, as of Oct 23; Washington Secretary of State): 25% of 2022 midterm turnout in Washington (3,067,686) · 15% of registered voters in Washington · up 44% from the same point in 2022 in Washington (536,236 by Oct 27, 2022, 12 days before that election)
About Carmela Conroy
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Carmela Conroy quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Spokane County deputy prosecutor before her Foreign Service career. · conroy4congress.com (source for Spokane County deputy prosecutor before her Foreign Service career.) (archived copy of the source for Spokane County deputy prosecutor before her Foreign Service career.)
- Served in the U.S. Foreign Service in Afghanistan, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan and Washington, D.C. · conroy4congress.com (source for Served in the U.S. Foreign Service in Afghanistan, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan and Washington, D.C.) (archived copy of the source for Served in the U.S. Foreign Service in Afghanistan, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan and Washington, D.C.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “I do think that one of the ways to moving towards a sustainable peace is to work for a two state solution, so that we can follow the lead of our allies who have recognized a Palestinian state” 2026 · nbcrightnow.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at conroy4congress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), conroy4congress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Restore funding to Medicare and Medicaid at previous levels and slash the red tape described by 2025’s HR1 to keep people from accessing needed care.” conroy4congress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Pass an inflation-indexed federal minimum wage law with paid time off and paid sick leave.” conroy4congress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Defund construction and operation of detention centers as fast as humanely possible.” conroy4congress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Investment in housing, child care, education, and infrastructure” conroy4congress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Carmela Conroy has used:
Photo of Carmela Conroy: U.S. Department of State (photo of Carmela Conroy), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Carmela Conroy been backed by AIPAC?
No. Carmela Conroy has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Carmela Conroy had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.