Carmela ConroyCarmela Conroy

Carmela Conroy is a third-generation Eastern Washingtonian, a retired U.S. diplomat who served as Consul General in Lahore, Pakistan, and a former Spokane County deputy prosecutor. Conroy holds both a Bachelor’s and J.D. from the University of Washington, as well as a master’s degree in national security studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Since returning to Spokane, she has volunteered her legal services with immigrant rights organizations and has served as the chair of the Spokane County Democrats. In 2024, she ran for this seat against Rep. Michael Baumgartner but was unsuccessful. Conroy is running to restore funding for public education and protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, while raising the minimum wage to keep pace with inflation. She supports ending federal funding for the new DHS and ICE detention centers and opposes military-style operations targeting immigrant communities. Conroy favors expanding healthcare access by extending coverage for children and strengthening the federal government's ability to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. She also supports banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks and has called for the Department of Justice to investigate matters related to the Epstein files. Carmela Conroy's public service experience, strong educational background, and commitment to restoring trust and stability for the people of Eastern Washington reflect the practical, responsible leadership the 5th Congressional District needs. Carmela Conroy is the best choice in this race, and we encourage voters to choose her as their next congressional representative.