Nikki Torres
Nikki Torres Elected experience: Elected to the Senate, 15th District 2022, Deputy Floor Leader, Assistant Ranking Operating Budget. Elected to Pasco City Council, 2021; Professional experience: Before serving in the state Senate, I worked at Gesa Credit Union as a Small Business Development Officer helping businesses across our region which ignited my passion for economic development reinforcing the importance of responsible financial management. Education: MBA, UOP.
· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
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“Other Professional Experience Before serving in the state Senate, I worked at Gesa Credit Union as a Small Business Development Officer helping businesses across our region which ignited my passion for economic development reinforcing the importance of responsible financial management.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “Community Service Washington State Senator; former President of Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Served on WA Childcare Collaborative Task Force, Kennewick Police Department Foundation Board, Tri-Cities Community Health Board, and Visit Tri-Cities.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “Statement I am grateful for the opportunity to have served the Tri-Cities in the Washington State Senate during the last four years. During my time in Olympia, I have worked to deliver real results for our communities, including securing more than $500 million in capital funding for infrastructure, public safety, and community projects across our region.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)Gabe Galbraith
Gabe Galbraith Elected experience: Elected to the Kennewick School Board in 2021 and re-elected in 2025. Serving as your Board President since 2023; Professional experience: Currently a Security Specialist at Hanford and small business owner. Previous experience includes 15+ years in HR, Operations Management, VA disability claims, former substitute teacher, and proud U.S. Marine Veteran.
· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
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“Nationally recognized and awarded School Board Director of the Year, I’ll bring that same proven leadership and commitment to results as your next Senator. You deserve a Senator who has lived, worked, and served here over 35 years — not a politician who moved here in February to advance a political career.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “Your vote presents a clear choice: proven local conservative leadership focused on serving the people of the 8th District and rejecting the failed status quo of Olympia, or a political opportunist focused on serving the state establishment.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “My dad worked construction and long night shifts at IBP and lived with bipolar disorder. Watching how mental illness affected our family gave me a lasting sense of empathy and the importance of accountability and support.”
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