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Money Talks in Fifth District Race | Spokane News
The race for the Fifth Congressional District is heating up—and money’s speaking louder than ever. Incumbent Michael Baumgartner leads with a staggering $1.9 million, more than his entire first campaign and outpacing the next four candidates combined. Democrat Carmela Conroy follows with $390K, but her momentum has stalled as the primary nears. Independent Nate Powell is surging, raising $320K in just three months. Democrats David Womack and Bajun Mavalwalla are also gaining ground, each doubling their haul. Meanwhile, underfunded challengers like 27-year-old Kevin Fagan ($27K) and Ann Marie…
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