Sen. Nikki Torres announces run in 8th legislative district following redistricting

By: Questen Inghram

Outlets: Yakima Herald-Republic

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 400

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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State Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, announced Thursday that she will run for the state Senate in the 8th Legislative District, after serving in 15th District since 2023.

Her move was brought about by the redrawing of Central Washington's legislative districts in 2024 after a federal judge found that the previous boundaries hurt Latino and Hispanic voters' opportunities to elect their preferred candidates. She has criticized the court's decision and redrawing of the maps.

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