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Baumgartner was born in [[Pullman, Washington]]. His mother is a [[Kindergarten]] teacher and his father was a Washington State University professor. Baumgartner earned a scholarship to attend [[Washington State University|Washington State University's]] Honors College. There, he was awarded a Thomas Foley scholarship, and was named a Stephenson scholar, an award given to the top graduates from the Honors College. He graduated in 1999 with a degree in [[Economics]] with minors in [[French language|French]] and [[Mathematics]].  In 2002, he earned a Masters degree in [[Public Administration]] from [[Harvard University]].
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Baumgartner was born in Pullman, Washington. His mother is a [[Kindergarten]] teacher and his father was a Washington State University professor. Baumgartner earned a scholarship to attend [[Washington State University|Washington State University's]] Honors College. There, he was awarded a Thomas Foley scholarship, and was named a Stephenson scholar, an award given to the top graduates from the Honors College. He graduated in 1999 with a degree in [[Economics]] with minors in [[French language|French]] and [[Mathematics]].  In 2002, he earned a Masters degree in [[Public Administration]] from [[Harvard University]].
  
 
Baumgartner taught classes at Harvard. He volunteered as a researcher on environmental science teams with the [[US Forest Service]]. During the [[Iraq War]], he served as the Economics Officer in the Office of Joint Strategic Planning & Assessment (JSPA) at the [[United States Embassy in Baghdad]], helping the [[Iraqi government]] as part of the [[Baghdad Security Plan]]. He was praised by then-General [[David Petraeus]] as well as Ambassador [[Ryan Crocker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://honors.wsu.edu/alumnifriends/mbaumgartner/ |title=Honors College: Michael Baumgartner |publisher=Honors.wsu.edu |date=2006-02-14 |accessdate=2012-07-05}}</ref> In 2008, he spent seven months working as a civilian contractor in the [[Helmand Province]] of Afghanistan. That same year, the Boston Globe referred to Baumgartner as the "Architect of Hope" in the [[Middle East]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/02/what_id_rather_read/ |title=What I'd rather read - The Boston Globe |publisher=Boston.com |date=2008-06-02 |accessdate=2012-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baumgartnerforsenate.com/bio.html |title=Vote Michael Baumgartner for US Senate |publisher=Baumgartnerforsenate.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-05}}</ref>
 
Baumgartner taught classes at Harvard. He volunteered as a researcher on environmental science teams with the [[US Forest Service]]. During the [[Iraq War]], he served as the Economics Officer in the Office of Joint Strategic Planning & Assessment (JSPA) at the [[United States Embassy in Baghdad]], helping the [[Iraqi government]] as part of the [[Baghdad Security Plan]]. He was praised by then-General [[David Petraeus]] as well as Ambassador [[Ryan Crocker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://honors.wsu.edu/alumnifriends/mbaumgartner/ |title=Honors College: Michael Baumgartner |publisher=Honors.wsu.edu |date=2006-02-14 |accessdate=2012-07-05}}</ref> In 2008, he spent seven months working as a civilian contractor in the [[Helmand Province]] of Afghanistan. That same year, the Boston Globe referred to Baumgartner as the "Architect of Hope" in the [[Middle East]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/02/what_id_rather_read/ |title=What I'd rather read - The Boston Globe |publisher=Boston.com |date=2008-06-02 |accessdate=2012-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baumgartnerforsenate.com/bio.html |title=Vote Michael Baumgartner for US Senate |publisher=Baumgartnerforsenate.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-05}}</ref>

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Michael Baumgartner (born 1975)[1] is a member of the Washington State Senate and a Republican. Baumgartner represents parts of the City of Spokane, Airway Heights, and Cheney including Eastern Washington University.[2]

He is the 2012 Republican nominee for U.S Senate. He is running for the seat held by Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell.

Biography

Baumgartner was born in Pullman, Washington. His mother is a Kindergarten teacher and his father was a Washington State University professor. Baumgartner earned a scholarship to attend Washington State University's Honors College. There, he was awarded a Thomas Foley scholarship, and was named a Stephenson scholar, an award given to the top graduates from the Honors College. He graduated in 1999 with a degree in Economics with minors in French and Mathematics. In 2002, he earned a Masters degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.

Baumgartner taught classes at Harvard. He volunteered as a researcher on environmental science teams with the US Forest Service. During the Iraq War, he served as the Economics Officer in the Office of Joint Strategic Planning & Assessment (JSPA) at the United States Embassy in Baghdad, helping the Iraqi government as part of the Baghdad Security Plan. He was praised by then-General David Petraeus as well as Ambassador Ryan Crocker.[3] In 2008, he spent seven months working as a civilian contractor in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. That same year, the Boston Globe referred to Baumgartner as the "Architect of Hope" in the Middle East.[4][5]

Politics

While serving as Washington State Senator, Baumgartner has sponsored an amendment to the Washington State Constitution to rise Higher Education to the State's #2 focus, reorganizing and streamlining central service functions, powers, and duties of the State Government, and reforming the rule-making process for State Economic Policy.[6]

The Association of Washington Business has awarded him their 'Cornerstone Award' also, in recognition of his support for employers, economic development, and business-related issues in the Washington State Legislature. [7] In 2012, Baumgartner was named one of the National Federation of Independent Business' Guardians of Business, the highest award they offer, in recognition of his votes that side "100 Percent" with small businesses.[8] Baumgartner is the ranking minority member of the Economic Development Trade & Innovation Committee, and serves on the Ways & Means Committee, as well as the Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee.[9]

2012 U.S. Senate election

In October 2011 Baumbartner announced his challenge to U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Cantwell, who running for her third term.[10] Baumgartner earned a place on the November general election ballot by finishing in second after Cantwell in the open Washington primary.

References

  1. ↑ campaign website
  2. ↑ map
  3. ↑ Honors College: Michael Baumgartner. Honors.wsu.edu (2006-02-14). Retrieved on 2012-07-05.
  4. ↑ What I'd rather read - The Boston Globe. Boston.com (2008-06-02). Retrieved on 2012-07-05.
  5. ↑ Vote Michael Baumgartner for US Senate. Baumgartnerforsenate.com. Retrieved on 2012-07-05.
  6. ↑ Bill Sponsorship. Leg.wa.gov. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  7. ↑ http://www.senaterepublicans.wa.gov/news/2012/baumgartner/040212cornerstone.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.nfib.com/nfib-in-my-state/nfib-in-my-state-content?cmsid=59970
  9. ↑ Baumgartner. Leg.wa.gov. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  10. ↑ Washington - Oregon - Idaho. Nwcn.com (2011-09-30). Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
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