April Connors
Candidate for State Representative, 8th Legislative District, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative; real estate managing broker
- Campaign website
- aprilforwashington.com
State Representative for the 8th Legislative District and House Republican floor leader, and assistant ranking member on the Appropriations Committee. A Tri-Cities real estate managing broker with 25 years of experience.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office
On the House's final passage vote on SB 6346 ("Establishing a tax on millionaires") on March 9, 2026 (51-46), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay." The bill became law.
ReportRoll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionairesGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-09-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov
“Bronoske, Burnett, Chase, Connors, Corry”
Education
Sponsored a review of state limits on career-technical students.In office
Prime sponsor of HB 1722, signed in 2025.
ReportHB 1722, Reviewing state restrictions affecting students in secondary career and technical education programs (2025-26 biennium): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Reviewing state restrictions affecting students participating in secondary career and technical education programs and other state-approved career pathways.”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to protect local jobs, including at Hanford.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“Whether fighting for Hanford, lowering costs, or creating more opportunities for families”
All sources (7)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Benton County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Franklin County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (all contests in Franklin County)
Election filing · Franklin County Auditor · franklincountywa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1722, Reviewing state restrictions affecting students in secondary career and technical education programs (2025-26 biennium): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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