Nikki Torres

Republican | Washington

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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

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 (9)

National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Washington

Mark Klicker

Senate Republican Campaign Committee

Franklin WA GOP

LIBERAL (3)

Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO

Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades Council

Stand for Children Washington

OTHER (3)

Association of Washington Business AWB

Skyler Rude

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 (5)

Local, County, District Republican Organizations (2026)

Michelle Caldier (2025)

Dave Reichert (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Marcia Kelbon (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Keith Goehner (2026)

Local, County, District Republican Organizations (2026)

Mark Schoesler (2026)

National Federation of Independent Business (2026)

Judith Warnick (2025)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Service Employees International Union (2026)

Tulalip Indian Tribes (2026)

Washington State Charter Schools Association (2026)

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2022)

Ana Ruiz Kennedy (2021)

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

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Did not answer

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Did not answer

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

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Did not answer

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

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

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.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


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

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


IMMIGRATION

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

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Did not answer

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

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

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Did not answer

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Did not answer

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

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Did not answer

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Did not answer


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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