Nikki Torres

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Nikki Torres


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 8


Incumbent

No


Links

Nikki Torres websites Facebook

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

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*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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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