David Womack

David Womack served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980 to 2005. He graduated from McCluer North High School. He earned a graduate degree from Baylor University in 1985, a graduate degree from the U.S. Air Force War College in 1999, and a graduate degree from Harvard Business School in 2011. His career experience includes working as a healthcare executive.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired USAF Colonel, Healthcare Leader, and Community Builder. My wife and I lived on Fairchild AFB, in Colfax, and now we live in Walla Walla. I know the entire district and understand the local issues. I've served others throughout my life and led large, complex organizations with budgets in the hundreds of millions. I've solved tough problems and delivered real results.

At Fairchild, I was the Medical Group Commander responsible for the healthcare of 30,000 beneficiaries.

After the Air Force, I ran two rural hospitals - one in Illinois, and I was the CEO of Whitman Hospital in Colfax. I served as a Senior Vice President for Kaiser Permanente where I led a team of 1100 staff and 200 doctors to care for 115,000 members. At the same time, I was the Chairman of an Ethics Institute and an Economic Development Corporation that brought 4000 new jobs into the community. Since moving to Walla Walla, I've served as the Board President for the Walla Walla Homeless Alliance, and as a member of the city's Sustainability Committee, my Church Council, and Rotary. I am Precinct Committee Officer

I earned a master's degree from Baylor University in Healthcare Administration, and a master's from the Air Force War College in Strategic Studies. My bachelor's degree is from Oral Roberts University with double majors in Business and Communications. I completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Harvard School of Business.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will work to build an economy that works for everyone - where incomes support families, there is affordable housing and childcare, and working people can plan for a secure retirement. This includes active support for rural communities and agriculture by protecting family farm viability, promoting the next generation of farmers, seeking long-term fair trade agreements, and investing in crop and climate research.I will work to create a rational, national health policy that provides coverage for all, emphasizes prevention and wellbeing, sustains urban and rural hospitals, invests in research and the next generation of healthcare workers.I will protect our rights and strive to ensure our safety by ensuring Congress does it oversight duty of the Executive Branch, advocating for a strong defensive (not offensive) military, effective border control with humane enforcement, and creating a pathway to citizenship for nonviolent undocumented immigrants.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We are a region of hard working people that cherish freedom and community. We pitch in to help our neighbors. Yet, the blessings of America are far out of reach. It's harder to find a home, afford healthcare, raise a family and near impossible to start a farm. And, the government is now trampling on our rights our neighbors. It doesn't have to be this way. My public policy passions are to change this.I'm passionate about creating a brighter future for Eastern Washington. I want to:

- Build an economy that works for urban and rural communities

- Create a national health policy that provides affordable care for all

- Support agriculture and family farms

- Protect our rights and safety

Campaign websiteWomack's campaign website stated the following:An Economy That WorksEastern Washington families are working hard, but too many feel like they're falling behind on housing, wages, and childcare. An economy that works for everyone means stability, opportunity, and dignity for the people who power our communities.Affordable Housing: Housing costs in Eastern Washington have outpaced incomes for years. The root cause is simple: we're not building enough. I'll work to cut permitting delays, lower construction costs, and modernize land use rules so more families can afford a home.Incomes That Support Families: Hard work should pay off. I'll work to expand family-wage jobs, back local businesses, and invest in the industries Eastern Washington already does well: agriculture, healthcare, skilled trades, and clean energy. Opportunity shouldn't require leaving home to find it.Child & Elder Care for Working Families: Across Eastern Washington, quality care is too expensive and too hard to find. Federal grants, tax credits, and better pay for care workers can change that. Families shouldn't have to choose between their job and the people they love.Access to a Secure Retirement: After a lifetime of work, people deserve security, not stress. I'll work to protect Social Security and Medicare, and ensure seniors aren't forced to choose between prescriptions and groceries. Retirement should be something to look forward to.A National Health Policy That Puts Patients FirstHealthcare isn't theoretical to me; it has been my life's work, from military medical facilities to civilian hospitals across the region. I've seen what works, and what doesn't.Medicare for All Who Want It: Every American deserves access to reliable, affordable health coverage. If you like your private insurance, keep it. But if you don't have good options, you should be able to buy into Medicare, regardless of age. More choice, not less.A Focus on Prevention: The smartest healthcare systems prevent illness before it starts. Investing in primary care, mental health, and community prevention saves lives and cuts long-term costs. That's not just good medicine, it's good fiscal policy.Investment in Research: Medical breakthroughs don't happen by accident. We must protect and grow funding for evidence-based research that drives better treatments and longer lives. Cutting science funding is a false economy.Sustainable Rural & Urban Hospitals: Rural hospitals are lifelines, and too many in Eastern Washington operate on razor-thin margins. When a hospital closes, it takes jobs, emergency response capacity, and community stability with it. We need policies that keep both rural and urban hospitals financially viable.Supporting Agriculture and Rural CommunitiesAgriculture isn't just an industry in Eastern Washington; it's a way of life, and our farmers deserve policies that provide stability, not uncertainty. Strong agriculture means strong rural communities.The Next Generation of Farmers: The average American farmer is getting older, and the path in for young people is too hard. I'll work to expand Beginning Farm loans, lower barriers for new producers, and invest in agricultural education — so this work continues.Stable Policy, Strong Farms: Family farms can't absorb constant chaos — from unpredictable tariffs to shifting trade deals to rising input costs. I'll work for consistent crop insurance, reliable labor access, and long-term trade agreements that keep Eastern Washington's wheat, apples, cherries, and lentils competitive on global markets.Investment in Crop & Climate Research: Farmers are already adapting to changing conditions — they need research that keeps pace. I'll protect and grow funding for WSU and federal programs that drive innovation in crop science, soil health, and climate resilience.Responsible Water Stewardship: In Eastern Washington, water isn't just a resource — it's the foundation of everything. I'll support irrigation infrastructure, conservation practices, and water policy built on science and local input, including from tribal communities.Protecting Our Rights and Ensuring SafetyThe first responsibility of government is to protect the rights and safety of its people by upholding the Constitution. I swore that oath at 23 years old, and it now calls me to serve as your representative in Congress.A Legal and Humane Immigration Policy: We are a nation of laws and a nation built by immigrants. We need a secure, orderly border and a system that treats people with dignity. That means enforcement at the border, not in our neighborhoods, and a clear path to citizenship for people who already live, work, and pay taxes here.A Capable Military for Defense, Not Offense: As a former Air Force Colonel, I know what a ready military looks like. Our armed forces exist to defend the nation, deter aggression, and protect our allies. Strength requires readiness and accountability, not endless conflict.Robust Oversight of the Executive Branch: No one is above the law. Congress has a constitutional duty to provide oversight and hold any administration accountable, regardless of party. That's not a partisan position. It's the job.Ensuring Congress Does Its Duty: Congress was built to legislate, not to perform. I'll show up, do the work, and put Eastern Washington's needs ahead of party leadership and special interests. This district deserves a representative who takes the job seriously.— David Womack's campaign website (July 22, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.