
Nikki Torres
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nikki Torres
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Associates
University of Phoenix, Bachelor
University of Phoenix, Masters
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Former President
Kennewick Police Department Foundation, Former Board Member
Washington Childcare Collaborative Task Force, Former Board Member
Tri-Cities Community Health, Former Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Pasco City Council
State Senator for the 15th Legislative District, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senator for the 8th Legislative District
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023
100%
2023-2024
80%
2025
60%, 60%†
2023
|100%
2023-2024
|80%
2025
|60%, 60%†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2025
7%, 15%†
2023-2024
9%, 9%†
2024
F, F†
2025
|7%, 15%†
2023-2024
|9%, 9%†
2024
|F, F†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Skyler Rude
Mark Klicker
Senate Republican Campaign Committee
April Connors
Michael Baumgartner
LIBERAL (1)
Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO
OTHER (2)
Association of Washington Business AWB
Associated General Contractors of Washington AGCW Build PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Senator Matt Boehnke
Senator John Braun
Senator Leonard Christian
Senator Perry Dozier
Senator Chris Gildon
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Michelle Caldier (2025)
Dave Reichert (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
Marcia Kelbon (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mark Schoesler (2026)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
I agree government should spend responsibly. In the State Senate, I’ve fought to hold the line on wasteful spending and bring greater accountability to how taxpayer dollars are used. Washington families expect common-sense budgeting that focuses on core priorities like public safety, affordability, and economic opportunity.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
My top priorities to eliminate government waste are: • Strengthening oversight and accountability across state agencies • Prioritizing core services like public safety, education, and infrastructure • Fighting for responsible budgeting that protects taxpayers • Increasing transparency so Washington families know how their tax dollars are being spent • Reviewing programs regularly to ensure they are effective and delivering results
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To me, separation of church and state means government should not establish or favor a religion, while also protecting every person’s right to freely practice their faith. We can uphold religious freedom, respect individual beliefs, and ensure government serves everyone fairly and equally under the law.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Option C.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
Did not answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Did not answer
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydropower is one of the most reliable energy sources to meet growing electricity demand. Protecting our dams is critical to maintaining affordable, dependable energy, supporting agriculture, and keeping Washington’s grid strong for the future.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I strongly support the Second Amendment and the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens to own and responsibly use firearms. We should holding violent criminals accountable, and not put additional burdens on the rights of responsible gun owners.
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