Combat Veteran. Valley Dad. Reluctant Politician. I fought for our Constitution in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, I’m answering a new call: To protect our rights and the Eastern Washington way of life from D.C. overreach. Learn more at www.VoteBajun.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mlknk27dps2gWe invite you to a community town hall with congressional candidate Bajun Mavalwalla, an open forum that gives residents the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and engage in a constructive conversation about the issues that matter most.11 May 2026 06:29 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlknk27dps2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mlbz7ftstk2aLiving Local with Bajun. Bajun Mavalwalla discusses folks he's recently met in Deer Park and the importance of learning from people who you don't necessarily agree with and to find compromise—a cornerstone of a functioning democracy. #bajun #votebajun #wa05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll6ykaRPv0M07 May 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbz7ftstk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mlabcrmu4k2sBajun joins the podcast Mark's isms for a wide-ranging conversation on free speech, the prosecution of protesters, the First Amendment, the Iran conflict, AI infrastructure, unions, healthcare, education, energy policy, and the future of American democracy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzMEoTzDNnI #bajun07 May 2026 03:24 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlabcrmu4k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3ml5funfmys2lToday I completed and filed my paperwork to run for Congress for Washington's 5th District. I’m grateful for the support I have received so far, and I look forward to meeting with voters and earning their trust in the months ahead. To volunteer, donate, or get a yard sign: www.votebajun.com #bajun06 May 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5funfmys2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3ml3gnoukvc2rMy name is Bajun Mavalwalla. The FBI showed up to arrest my son for a non-violent protest against ICE, for which he is facing 6 years in prison. I NEED YOU to learn more about my son's arrest and why I am running for Congress. Please learn more: https://www.votebajun.com/the_story_i_want_you_to_hear05 May 2026 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3gnoukvc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3ml2yt4sjrc2lTHE FBI POUNDED ON THE DOOR AT 6 A.M.— This is the story I want you to hear. Kash Patel and Pam Bondi sent 10 fully kitted agents with long guns and multiple vehicles in a herringbone formation, blocking the street. #bajun #votebajun #WA05 #spokane9 https://www.votebajun.com/the_story_i_want_you_to_hear05 May 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2yt4sjrc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkypkqpudk2lBajun wants to thank all the participants and supporters at this year's Bloomsday run in Spokane. This tradition started in 1977 making this the 50th race! It was a beautiful weekend for it. To volunteer and hold signs with me go to: www.votebajun.com/volunteer #bajun #votebajun #WA0504 May 2026 03:18 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkypkqpudk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mksvnrzmak2mAs a twenty-year retired Army veteran—this certainly caught my attention. Thank you, Paul, for sending this great picture of the flag of the United States Army flying over a campaign yard sign. #bajun #votebajun #spokane #wa0501 May 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksvnrzmak2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkqktllvgs2xWe invite you to a community town hall in Newport WA with Bajun Mavalwalla, an open forum that gives residents the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and engage in a conversation about the issues that matter most. RSVP at: www.votebajun.com/town_hall_in_newport #bajun #votebajun #WA0530 Apr 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqktllvgs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkqenelffc2cOwen Jackman invited me to drop by a Sacramento Democratic Party event where I met some wonderful people running for office and prominent leaders. I also met two graduates of Gonzaga among the college democrats! #bajun #votebajun #WA0530 Apr 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqenelffc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mknztq6jl22iOpinion piece about my son and other defendants in the Spokesman-Review. Quote: "We believe that Justice, Bajun and Jac are not only courageous, but their decision to go to court instead of accepting a plea bargain for their federal charges is patriotic." https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/28/jim-leighty-and-pui-yan-lam-freedom-of-speech-is-t/ #bajun29 Apr 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknztq6jl22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkmdodpkn22mHeadline from the Petaluma Patch: "Army Veteran...Faces Trial Over 'Spokane 9' Protest" Quote: "The case has drawn attention well beyond Spokane...Mavalwalla became the first American to face those charges in connection with the protests." https://patch.com/california/petaluma/sonoma-county-veteran-faces-trial-over-spokane-9-protest-report #bajun #votebajun #spokane929 Apr 2026 05:13 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmdodpkn22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mklo526bqc2nSometimes, support for the campaign can be as simple as an upside-down cake from a supporter and a friend. Learn more about Bajun's campaign at: www.votebajun.com #bajun #votebajun28 Apr 2026 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklo526bqc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkhkeoqot22zCongressional candidate Bajun Mavalwalla — What Makes Me a Democrat? Congressional candidate Bajun Mavalwalla shares how his working-class roots—starting with his early days as a union carpenter and enlisted soldier providing for his family—have shaped his values and politics.27 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhkeoqot22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkhfpjiv2s2nCongressional candidate Bajun Mavalwalla — What Makes Me a Democrat? Congressional candidate Bajun Mavalwalla shares how his working-class roots—starting with his early days as a union carpenter and enlisted soldier providing for his family—have shaped his values and politics.27 Apr 2026 06:06 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhfpjiv2s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkffdmcaec2bHeadline from a detailed story about my son’s case in the Press Democrat: “Former Sonoma County man’s conspiracy case, father’s run for Congress spotlight DOJ upheaval, ICE crackdown.” #bajun #votebajun #spokane9 #pullmanwa #Washington #wallawalla #spokane https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/04/25/bajun-mavalwalla-conspiracy-trial-spokane/26 Apr 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkffdmcaec2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkf67j4xn22xAt the recent Democratic debate hosted by Eastern Washington University, congressional candidate Bajun Mavalwalla discussed how American values and our desire for peace should shape the use of foreign aid and the maintenance of strategic alliances.26 Apr 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkf67j4xn22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mkbh7xn57c2gBajun is currently participating in the Congressional Debate at Eastern Washington University. The video from Eastern Washington University will be released within 2 weeks, but we'll post some highlights and updates this weekend. Learn more: www.votebajun.com #bajun #votebajun #spokane24 Apr 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbh7xn57c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mk34gntxxk2yLiving Local with Bajun Bajun is giving blood at the quarterly blood drive hosted by the Woman's Club of Spokane. Donations are greatly appreciated and are a superb form of community service. www.thewomansclubofspokane.org #bajun #spokane22 Apr 2026 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk34gntxxk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mk2y5aysw22iHi, my name is Bajun. The congressional debate in Cheney is coming up in two days. I will be there—along with other Democratic candidates—who will all be doing OUR BEST this Friday to explain to you why we have what it takes to represent Washington’s 5th Congressional District in Congress. #bajun22 Apr 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2y5aysw22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjyt4hj66s2lThis sums it up. #bajun #votebajun21 Apr 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyt4hj66s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjvovtuymk22Bajun in Newport, Washington after a spirited debate hosted by the Pend Oreille County Democrats. To volunteer, donate, or get a yard sign, go to: www.votebajun.com #bajun #votebajun #washington #WA0520 Apr 2026 05:03 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvovtuymk22https://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjvkfq4yy22kI THOUGHT I WAS RECORDING YET ANOTHER CLEVER VIDEO OUT BY THE BIG WHEEL— But I already had my beer and was sitting at my table by the time I noticed that I forgot to switch to “video.” It’s a good thing that I’m just running for Congress and not vying for an academy award. #bajun20 Apr 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvkfq4yy22khttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjt4jjajts22The Pend Oreille County Democrats are holding a candidates’ forum at the Sacheen Fire Station on Sunday, April 19, at 1 p.m. The public is invited. Democrat and Independent candidates for the WA-05 have been invited, and Bajun Mavalwalla will attend. https://www.votebajun.com/poc_democrats_candidates_forum19 Apr 2026 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjt4jjajts22https://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjqflwulrk2vStory in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Headline: “Democratic congressional candidates talk immigration, health care at Walla Walla forum.” https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/local/elections/democratic-congressional-candidates-talk-immigration-health-care-at-walla-walla-forum/article_d650d0a7-a8f3-429c-af47-52f57caf47c2.html #bajun #votebajun #wallawalla18 Apr 2026 02:33 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqflwulrk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjpwgy5ppk27ATTENTION STEVENS COUNTY!!! Be sure to vote YES on the Stevens County Library Levy! It’s been 28 years since new funding for our libraries. I support public libraries and encourage everyone to ensure that they have the resources they need. I voted today! Learn more: voteyesforlosclibraries.com17 Apr 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpwgy5ppk27https://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjofpujekk2cThank you Walla Walla for hosting the latest Democratic Forum. Get involved, donate or volunteer: www.votebajun.com #bajun #votebajun #wallawalla #WA0517 Apr 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjofpujekk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjnucaqhb22tAt the Congressional Candidates Forum hosted by the Walla Walla County Democrats in Walla Walla, candidate Bajun Mavalwalla answered the question of impeachment in a way that drew gasps from the crowd. Get involved, donate or volunteer: www.votebajun.com #bajun #votebajun #wallawalla #WA0517 Apr 2026 02:18 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnucaqhb22thttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjnsuo4u4k2tSupport in Walla Walla for the campaign has been growing, and Bajun invites you to visit Walla Walla and enjoy not only its wineries but it's other attractions and natural beauty. To volunteer, donate, or get a yard sign, go to: www.votebajun.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJbchh0BNo #bajun #votebajun17 Apr 2026 01:52 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnsuo4u4k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bajun-mavalwalla.bsky.social/post/3mjktlzwn5k2lFor those who cannot attend the debate, a livestream of the event is being hosted on the YouTube channel of the Walla Walla County Democrats. The event starts tonight at 6:30pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zonsdBW0zOY #bajun #votebajun #wallawalla #WA05 #Washington15 Apr 2026 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:6rxucowubnjxt2f6hhzerjlo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjktlzwn5k2l