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State Representative, 8th Legislative District

Position 2

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Term
2 years
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1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Each legislative district elects two state representatives (Position 1 and 2), who vote on Washington laws and the state budget.

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April ConnorsWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

April Connors

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

State Representative; real estate managing broker

The gist

  • Pledges to protect local jobs, including at Hanford.
  • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office
  • Sponsored a review of state limits on career-technical students.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about April
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  1. Pledges to protect local jobs, including at Hanford.

    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

    “Whether fighting for Hanford, lowering costs, or creating more opportunities for families”
  2. Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.

    Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires

    Government 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”
  3. Sponsored a review of state limits on career-technical students.

    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

    “Reviewing state restrictions affecting students participating in secondary career and technical education programs and other state-approved career pathways.”

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