Nikki Torres
Nikki Torres (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 15. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Torres (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 8. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the primary on August 4, 2026.
Torres completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nikki Torres earned a high school diploma from Pasco High School, an associate degree from Columbia Basin College in 2008, a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2012, and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2015. Her career experience includes working in commercial banking and business development. Torres has also worked as a consultant.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Torres was assigned to the following committees:
- Law & Justice Committee
- State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee (decommissioned)
- Ways & Means Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Washington State Senate District 8
Incumbent Nikki Torres (R) and Gabe Galbraith (R) are running in the general election for Washington State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
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Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Washington State Senate District 8
Incumbent Nikki Torres (R) and Gabe Galbraith (R) advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 8 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nikki Torres (R) | 53.2 | 7,805 |
| ✔ | | Gabe Galbraith (R) | 44.8 | 6,580 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.0% | 292 | ||
| Total votes: 14,677 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Boehnke (R)
- Doug McKinley (D)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 15
Nikki Torres defeated Lindsey Keesling in the general election for Washington State Senate District 15 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nikki Torres (R) | 67.7 | 15,686 |
| Lindsey Keesling (D) | 32.1 | 7,437 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 23,178 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 15
Nikki Torres and Lindsey Keesling advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 15 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nikki Torres (R) | 94.3 | 10,334 |
| ✔ | Lindsey Keesling (D) (Write-in) | 2.2 | 246 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.5 | 384 | ||
| Total votes: 10,964 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jim Honeyford (R)
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2025.
- Associated General Contractors of Washington — Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2024.
- Associated General Contractors of Washington — Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Building Industry Association of Washington — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2023.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington State Senate District 8 |
Officeholder Washington State Senate District 15 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jim Honeyford (R) |
Washington State Senate District 15 2023-Present |
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