State Senator District 8 in Washington State Senate District 8, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Gabe Galbraith — Incumbent, Kennewick School Board President, Position 2 in Kennewick, Washington

  Gabe Galbraith is the current President of the Kennewick School Board, having been elected to Position 2 in November 2021 for a term ending in 2025. A graduate of Kennewick's Kamiakin High School, he is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Galbraith holds master's degrees in business administration from Ashford University and in elementary education from Grand Canyon University. His professional experience includes over 15 years in human resources and operations leadership, and he has worked as a Hanford security specialist and is a small business owner. He and his wife, a teacher in the district, have three children.

• Nikki Torres — Incumbent State Senator in WA

  Nikki Torres is an American politician serving as a Republican State Senator for Washington's 15th Legislative District. She was elected in November 2022 and assumed office on January 9, 2023. Currently, she also holds the position of Republican Deputy Floor Leader. Senator Torres focuses on representing the unique needs of the Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities region, where she lives and works. Her professional background includes roles in banking, credit unions, and education, having earned both a BS and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and an AA from Columbia Basin College. She invites constituents to contact her regarding state agency issues or state government concerns.