Gabe Galbraith
Marine veteran, Hanford security specialist and Kennewick school board president. Guided by faith, family and service; vows to defend parental rights, back police and oppose higher taxes, and knocks his opponent as a newcomer.
8th Legislative District
Benton, Franklin counties. 4 candidates, in alphabetical order, on Washington's Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries are paraphrased from each candidate's own statement in Washington's voters' guide.
Take the Washington quizGuess each candidate's party from their photo alone.
State Senate, Legislative District 8
Nikki Torres
State senator and former Pasco city councilmember who worked in small-business lending. Touts $500 million in capital projects, backing for police, and priorities like schools, housing and mental health.
State House, Legislative District 8, Pos. 1
Stephanie Barnard
Running unopposed.
State rep since 2022 and a single mom. Running on lower taxes, parental rights, public safety, workforce development and affordable gas, food and housing.
State House, Legislative District 8, Pos. 2
April Connors
Running unopposed.
Incumbent and House Republican floor leader; real estate broker for 25 years. Focused on affordability, public safety, housing, local jobs and Hanford.
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