2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 8, Position 2

1 candidate, listed alphabetically.

Washington uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the August 4 primary advanced, regardless of party preference.

Candidates

April Connors

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 8 (since 2023)
Work
State Representative, 8th District; real estate managing broker (Tri-Cities)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Our current State Representative, April serves as House Republican Floor Leader, Assistant Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee, and a member of the Housing and Rules committees.

April Connors is the current state representative for the 8th District and House Republican Floor Leader. She is a licensed real estate managing broker with 25 years of experience in the Tri-Cities.

Serving our community in Olympia has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me and proud to be a strong voice for the Tri-Cities and Eastern Washington. I’m focused on affordability, public safety, expanding housing opportunities, protecting local jobs, and supporting policies that strengthen our communities. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Connors's experience

  • Elected experience: Our current State Representative, April serves as House Republican Floor Leader, Assistant Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee, and a member of the Housing and Rules committees.
  • Other professional experience: April Connors is a successful real estate professional with a managing broker’s license and 25 years of experience helping families find homes in the Tri-Cities.
  • Community service: April believes strong communities are built through service. She has volunteered with the Academy of Children’s Theatre, FFA, and PTO, and serves on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and Visit Tri-Cities. In 2010, she helped lead a relief effort to Haiti after the devastating earthquake.

Connors's education

  • BA, WSU

Connors's committees

  • Appropriations
  • Housing
  • Rules

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