OLYMPIA, Wash. (Sept. 23, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Michael Baumgartner for election to the United States House of Representatives to represent Washington’s 5^th Congressional District.

“Michael Baumgartner has proven himself to be a strong ally for Washington small businesses,” said Patrick Connor, NFIB Washington State Director. “Throughout his tenure in public service, Baumgartner has consistently advocated on behalf of our Main Street businesses, earning a perfect NFIB Voting Record during his time in the Washington State Senate. We are confident that Baumgartner will continue to fight for small businesses, and we look forward to working with him in Congress.”

“Michael Baumgartner’s record demonstrates his ongoing commitment to the small business community,” said Sharon Sussin, NFIB Senior National Political Director. “Baumgartner clearly understands the issues that matter most to our members, and we are pleased to endorse him today.”

The endorsement is issued from NFIB FedPAC, NFIB’s political action committee. NFIB FedPAC is funded by voluntary contributions by NFIB members over and above their membership dues. Decisions made by the NFIB FedPAC are managed by a member-driven grassroots evaluation.