Carmela Conroy
Ran in 1 election in 2024. Lost the 2026 race for Washington's 5th District.
Born 1962Diplomat
- Last margin
- −3.4
- Lost 2026
- Elections
- 2
- 2024–2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1962 · Spokane Valley, Washington
- Education
- Central Valley High School; University of Washington
- Occupation
- diplomat
- On the ballot as
- former chair of the Spokane County Democratic Party and runner-up for this district in 2024
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Conroy has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Conroy won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. House, WA-5 | General | Lost | Michael Baumgartner (R), Write-in (I) | 48.1% | R+3.4 | $840.4K | R+11.1 | |
| 2024 | U.S. House, WA-5 | General | Lost | Michael Baumgartner (R) | 39.3% | R+21.2 | $604.6K | R+11.1 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Washington Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Conroy’s campaign fundraising, and outside money in Conroy’s races this cycle.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $840.4K
- Outside, against Conroy
- $122.6K
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| CONROY FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Polls of Conroy’s races
The 2026 general average had Conroy behind by 9.7; Conroy lost by 3.4.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 poll | R+9.7 | R+3.4 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Washington Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Conroy has run against
- Michael Baumgartner (R) · 2026 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Washington Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- Washington's 5th District · lean R+11.1 · 248th most Democratic of 435
FEC H4WA05168 · Wikidata Q137216375
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET