Gabe Galbraith
Candidate for State Senator, 8th Legislative District
Background
- Occupation
- Kennewick School Board president; Hanford security specialist
- Campaign website
- gabeforwa.com
President of the Kennewick School Board (elected 2021, re-elected 2025), a security specialist at Hanford and a small business owner. A U.S. Marine veteran with master's degrees in elementary education and business administration.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes reducing taxes, fees and regulations.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“I'm fighting to reduce taxes, fees, and regulations that drive up the cost of housing, fuel, child care, and everyday necessities”
Public safety
Supports fully funding police and sheriffs.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“I will fight to ensure law enforcement is fully funded and has the resources, training, and support needed to do the job safely and effectively.”
Opposes shifting authority from elected sheriffs to the state.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“I oppose efforts to strip authority from elected sheriffs and shift that power to unelected state bureaucrats.”
Education
Supports keeping education decisions local.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“keeping education decisions local, not dictated by one-size-fits-all mandates from Olympia”
Economy & jobs
Supports nuclear power in an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“An all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes nuclear is essential to keeping power reliable, prices affordable, and Washington competitive.”
Environment & parks
Opposes breaching the Lower Snake River dams.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“I will continue to oppose efforts to breach the Lower Snake River dams and fight to keep this vital infrastructure in place.”
Government & transparency
Supports public hearings on citizen initiatives.
ReportIssues — Gabe Galbraith for State SenateCampaign website · gabeforwa.com
“Initiatives backed by hundreds of thousands of signatures deserve public hearings and serious consideration.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gabe Galbraith on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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
- Issues — Gabe Galbraith for State Senate
Campaign website · gabeforwa.com
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