Nikki Torres
Candidate for State Senator, 8th Legislative District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator (15th District)
- Campaign website
- nikkitorresforwa.com
State Senator for the 15th Legislative District (elected in 2022) and Senate Republican deputy floor leader, running in the 8th after court-ordered redistricting. A former Pasco City Councilmember and small business development officer at Gesa Credit Union.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office
On the Senate's final passage vote on SB 6346 ("Establishing a tax on millionaires") as amended by the House, March 11, 2026 (27-21), the Legislature's roll call lists this senator under "Voting nay." The bill became law.
ReportRoll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionairesGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · Senate, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-11-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov
“Muzzall, Schoesler, Short, Torres, Wagoner”
Public safety
Supports law enforcement.
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
“I am especially proud of my work to support law enforcement and to protect public safety”
Education
Sponsored a law updating school panic-button emergency systems.In office
Prime sponsor of SB 5004, signed in 2025.
ReportSB 5004, Updating emergency response systems in public schools including panic or alert buttons (2025-26 biennium): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Updating emergency response systems in public schools including panic or alert buttons.”
Housing
Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office
EHB 1217 limits rent and fee increases for tenants under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant acts. On the Senate's final vote on April 27, 2025 (27-20), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay."
ReportRoll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increasesGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · Senate, Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee, 04-27-2025, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov
“Schoesler, Shewmake, Short, Torres, Wagoner”
Economy & jobs
Supports protecting agricultural and energy jobs.
ReportSen. Nikki Torres announces run in 8th legislative district following redistrictingNews coverage · Yakima Herald-Republic · yakimaherald.com
“protecting agricultural and energy jobs”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured over $500 million in regional capital funding.
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
“securing more than $500 million in capital funding for infrastructure, public safety, and community projects across our region”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a law changing irrigation district elections.In office
Prime sponsor of SB 5669, signed in 2025.
ReportSB 5669, Concerning irrigation district elections (2025-26 biennium): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning irrigation district elections.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Nikki Torres on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- 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
- Sen. Nikki Torres announces run in 8th legislative district following redistricting
News coverage · Yakima Herald-Republic · yakimaherald.com
- SB 5004, Updating emergency response systems in public schools including panic or alert buttons (2025-26 biennium): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- SB 5669, Concerning irrigation district elections (2025-26 biennium): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Roll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increases
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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