Bajun R. Mavalwalla

Bajun Mavalwalla, a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Washington's 5th District, was born in Petaluma, California. He served over two decades in the U.S. Army, including combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, retiring to Valley, Washington. His background includes an internship for Congresswoman Barbara Boxer, Young Democrats leadership, and union work. He advocates for balancing environmental protection with local industries, a strong military but no troops on U.S. soil against U.S. persons, and improved border crossing hours with Canada. His son's arrest during a protest influenced his decision to run.