8th District Senator

Gabe Galbraith

Gabe Galbraith

Elected Experience
Elected to the Kennewick School Board in 2021 and re-elected in 2025.  Serving as your Board President since 2023.

Other Professional Experience
Currently a Security Specialist at Hanford and small business owner.  Previous experience includes 15+ years in HR, Operations Management, VA disability claims, former substitute teacher, and proud U.S. Marine Veteran.

Education
Two master's degrees, Elementary Education and Business Administration, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and a Kamiakin High School graduate.

Community Service
Served as a local youth sports coach, participated in food and clothing drives, animal adoption events, Toys for Tots, PTO/PTAs, and an active member of my church.

Statement
I’ve dedicated my life to service as a U.S. Marine, small business owner, and Kennewick School Board Director. My wife and I raised our children here, guided by Faith, Family, and Service — the same principles that guide my work protecting children, supporting parents, and strengthening our community. Our families, businesses, and community come first.

Nationally recognized and awarded School Board Director of the Year, I’ll bring that same proven leadership and commitment to results as your next Senator. You deserve a Senator who has lived, worked, and served here over 35 years — not a politician who moved here in February to advance a political career.

Your vote presents a clear choice: proven local conservative leadership focused on serving the people of the 8th District and rejecting the failed status quo of Olympia, or a political opportunist focused on serving the state establishment. My record demonstrates I will unapologetically protect constitutional freedoms, support law enforcement, defend parental rights, strengthen schools, fight for affordable housing, address water and power concerns, and oppose higher taxes on working families.

I’m honored to be endorsed by the Benton County Republican Party and many respected local leaders. Thank you for your support. God bless.

Nikki Torres

Nikki Torres

Elected Experience
Elected to the Senate, 15th District 2022, Deputy Floor Leader, Assistant Ranking Operating Budget. Elected to Pasco City Council, 2021

Other Professional Experience
Before serving in the state Senate, I worked at Gesa Credit Union as a Small Business Development Officer helping businesses across our region which ignited my passion for economic development reinforcing the importance of responsible financial management.  

Education
MBA, UOP

Community Service
Washington State Senator; former President of Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Served on WA Childcare Collaborative Task Force, Kennewick Police Department Foundation Board, Tri-Cities Community Health Board, and Visit Tri-Cities. Volunteered with Junior Achievement and as a Girl Scout co-troop leader.

Statement
I am grateful for the opportunity to have served the Tri-Cities in the Washington State Senate during the last four years. During my time in Olympia, I have worked to deliver real results for our communities, including securing more than $500 million in capital funding for infrastructure, public safety, and community projects across our region.

I am especially proud of my work to support law enforcement and to protect public safety during a time when harmful policies threatened our communities and families.

I will keep fighting for strong public schools, safe communities, affordable housing, mental health services, and responsible state budgets that put working families first. I will continue to oppose wasteful spending, unfair taxes, burdensome regulations, and policies that make it harder for families and small businesses to succeed. I take the stewardship of taxpayer dollars seriously and believe the state should manage its finances the same way families and businesses do, conservatively, responsibly, and with integrity.

I am honored to be endorsed by Representative April Connors, Representative Stephanie Barnard. With your support, I will continue working to protect our communities, strengthen local businesses, and defend the values that make the Tri-Cities strong.

Gabe Galbraith

Written endorsements

Endorsements

Benton County Sheriff Mike ClarkBenton County Prosecutor Eric EisingerBenton County Coroner Bill LeachBenton County Commissioner Will McKayFranklin County Commissioner Clint DidierBenton County Treasurer Ken SpencerBenton County Assessor Bill SpencerKennewick Mayor Jason McShaneKennewick City Council member Loren AndersonKennewick City Council member Brad BeauchumpPasco City Council member Joe CottaPasco City Council member Leo PeralesWest Richland City Council member Ken StokerWest Richland City Council member David ColeBenton City Council member Gerry HillMoses Lake City Council member Victor LombardiKennewick School Board member Brittany GledhillKennewick School Board member Micah ValentineKennewick School Board member Dr. Josh MillerPasco School Board member Dr. Steve NorbergProsser School Board member Jason RainerProsser School Board member Brian WeinmannNumerous School Directors across Washington StateFormer Kennewick School District Superintendent Dr. Traci PierceBenton County Republican Party (BCRP)Washington Patriot PACLatinos United for Conservative Action (LUCA)Ladies of Liberty Tri-CitiesRepublican Liberty Caucus Benton & Franklin CountyStand for Health FreedomRetired Kennewick Police Department Commander Scott ChildBenton PUD General Manager Rick DunnCulture Boost Founder Issac ButtsSaber Kingham of Sterlings RestaurantBill & Barbara Bridges of B&T Plumbing and Mechanical

Nikki Torres

Written endorsements

No letters of support or opposition listed yet.

Endorsements

WA CD-5 U.S. Congressman Michael BaumgartnerPasco Mayor Charles GrimmKennewick Mayor Pro Tem Chuck TorelliRichland Councilmember Jhoanna JonesProsser Councilmember Bill JenkinsYakima County Commissioner LaDon LindeFranklin County Commissioner Stephen BaumanFranklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant7th Legislative District WA State Senator Shelly Short9th Legislative District WA State Senator Mark Schoesler13th Legislative District WA State Senator Judy Warnick14th Legislative District WA State Senator Perry Dozier16th Legislative District WA State Senator Curtis King8th Legislative District WA State Representative April Connors8th Legislative District WA State Representative Stephanie Barnard13th Legislative District WA State Representative Tom Dent13th Legislative District WA State Representative Alex Ybarra15th Legislative District WA State Representative Jeremie Dufault16th Legislative District WA State Representative Skyler Rude16th Legislative District WA State Representative Mark Klicker25th Legislative District WA State Representative Michael Keaton35th Legislative District WA State Representative Travis Couture35th Legislative District WA State Representative Dan Griffey39th Legislative District WA State Representative Sam LowYakima School District Superintendent Trevor GreeneWest Richland Mayor Fred BrinkAdams County Sheriff Dale WagnerYakima County Sheriff Bob UdellPasco School District School Board Director Steve NorbergWest Richland City Council Dave FettoFormer WA CD-4 U.S. Congressman Doc HastingsFormer 15th Legislative District WA State Senator Jim Honeyford570 KVI Radio Host Ari HoffmanLocal business owner Mark ForcumLocal business owner Gary ChristensenLocal business owner Robert MendozaU.S. veteran Felix VargasU.S. veteran Ryan JacobsCommunity leader Edison ValerioCommunity leader Chris DorrowCommunity leader James MaxwellCommunity leader Shane ArnottCommunity leader Jamie MunozCommunity leader Frank ArmijoCommunity leader Sherry ArmijoRealtor Wayne Langford

Gabe Galbraith

Donors

Donors

💰 $25,613 from 38+ donors ($25,613 cash / $0 in-kind): including Small Contributions ($4,308)Washington Patriot PAC ($2,800)Dodd Leslie ($2,025)Lombardi Victor ($1,200)Johnson Jolene ($1,200)Dodd Ryan ($1,200)Vaughn Travis ($1,200)Foster Shannon ($1,000)

Nikki Torres

Donors

Donors

💰 $234,517 from 288+ donors ($234,275 cash / $242 in-kind): including Hampton Lumber Company ($2,400)Council 28 Washington Federation of State Employees ($2,400)Weidner Community Enhancement Association ($2,400)Phillips 66 ($2,400)Frost Sue ($2,400)The Boeing Company PAC ($2,400)Washington State Dental Pac ($2,400)Avista Corp. ($2,400)