Carmela’s grandfather was a union mason on the Grand Coulee Dam and her father was a union railroad worker with the Great Northern Railroad, later part of the BNSF. Carmela is a dues-paying member of the union representing U.S. Foreign Service personnel. Rooted in the hard work and resilience of her family, Carmela paid her way through college and law school, returning home to serve as a deputy prosecutor for Spokane County.
“In Eastern Washington we understand the value of hard work and a level playing field. The divisive politics of the other Washington doesn’t reflect our values, yet they affect us deeply. Extremists in Congress are betraying working families and farmers, shirking their constitutional responsibilities, and threatening our freedoms. As a member of Congress, I’ll prioritize everyday Washingtonians.”
– Carmela
As a third generation eastern Washingtonian, Carmela Conroy has a sense of duty and determination to serve her community.
She left home again to serve our nation as a Foreign Service Officer.
For decades, federal laws have made it harder and harder for working people to achieve the American Dream. Both major parties signed off on policies to help the extremely rich at the expense of workers. Republicans in Congress are now doubling down on making working families pay more and get less from our government. This has to stop. The field needs leveling.
As a representative, Carmela will prioritize the needs of Eastern Washington, advocating for economic opportunities for working families, agricultural support, and affordable healthcare.
Carmela has the experience and the deep roots in our community to represent the values and concerns of hardworking families and farmers in Washington’s 5th Congressional District. With your support we can build a brighter future for Eastern Washington.