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Nikki Torres
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
State Senator, Legislative District 15
Running in 2026: State Senator, District 15 (on the ballot) · State Senator, District 8 (In the general) · State Senator, District 16 (on the ballot)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2026-04-08 State Senator, Legislative District 15 | 2026-04-09 (3 versions) | 2 income, 4 accounts, 2 real estate, 3 creditors |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Senator, Legislative District 15 | 2025-04-14 (3 versions) | 2 income, 1 accounts, 2 real estate, 2 creditors |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 60
| E2SSB 6066 Crash prevention zones 2025-26 | Law (C 123 L 26) |
| ESSB 5004 School emergency response 2025-26 | Law (C 347 L 25) |
| SB 5669 Irrigation dist. elections 2025-26 | Law (C 191 L 25) |
| SB 6244 Ag. crop products/tax ex. 2025-26 | Law (C 164 L 26) |
| SB 5003 School security grants 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5979 Dependency/substance abuse 2025-26 | Senate Rules "X" file. |
| ESSB 5912 Indigent defense task force 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5774 Investment income/B&O tax 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5866 DCYF frontline staffing 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Human Services. |
| SB 5977 Child near fatality reviews 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5980 Live presentations/sales tax 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. |
| SB 6339 Less restrictive alt./owners 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Human Services. |
| SSB 5027 Law school loan repayment 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5087 CTC legal education programs 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SSB 5147 Criminal insanity 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5642 Medicaid clients/metrics 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5782 Impaired driving 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5805 Yakima Valley School 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5816 Sale of juice grapes 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5822 Missing persons alert system 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Law & Justice. |
| SB 5913 Public defense caseloads 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Law & Justice. |
| SB 5914 Public defense services 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Law & Justice. |
| SB 6012 Schools/services sales tax 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. |
| SB 6013 Ski areas and winter sports 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 6249 Stalking/DOC supervision 2025-26 | Senate Rules "X" file. |
Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills
| Bill | Vote | Lobbying employers |
|---|---|---|
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget Senate, Apr 27, 2025 | Nay | 93 |
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget Senate, Mar 29, 2025 | Nay | 93 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. Senate, Mar 12, 2026 | Nay | 57 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. Senate, Feb 27, 2026 | Nay | 57 |
| E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management Senate, Apr 23, 2025 | Nay | 52 |
| E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management Senate, Mar 7, 2025 | Nay | 52 |
| SSB 5195 Capital budget Senate, Apr 27, 2025 | Yea | 50 |
| SSB 5195 Capital budget Senate, Apr 5, 2025 | Yea | 50 |
| ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires Senate, Mar 11, 2026 | Nay | 46 |
| ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires Senate, Feb 16, 2026 | Nay | 46 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants Senate, Apr 27, 2025 | Nay | 42 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants Senate, Apr 10, 2025 | Nay | 42 |
| ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax Senate, Apr 26, 2025 | Nay | 38 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes Senate, Apr 24, 2025 | Nay | 34 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes Senate, Apr 19, 2025 | Nay | 34 |
| E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program Senate, Mar 9, 2026 | Nay | 30 |
| E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program Senate, Feb 13, 2026 | Nay | 30 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts Senate, Apr 25, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts Senate, Mar 7, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental Senate, Mar 12, 2026 | Yea | 25 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental Senate, Feb 27, 2026 | Yea | 25 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers Senate, Mar 5, 2026 | Nay | 24 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance Senate, Mar 6, 2026 | Yea | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing Senate, Mar 4, 2026 | Nay | 23 |
| ESSB 5794 Tax preferences Senate, Apr 24, 2025 | Nay | 22 |
Lobbyist-paid meals and events 20
Where a lobbyist's monthly report lists them among the people a lobbyist or employer paid for. A dinner several employers split appears once for each employer. Shares are shown when the report states them.
| Date | Paid by | Occasion | Their share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | WASHINGTON RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION reported by SHERI NELSON | WRECA Reception/lunch · INB 140 | not stated |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-01-28 | CHRISTOPHERSEN INC reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | Dinner · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-22 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Boeing sponsored Aerospace Futures Alliance Reception · Boeing Olympia House, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-20 | ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | AWSWD Legislative Reception · Jean-Pierre's three16 | not stated |
| 2025-08-05 | GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Bar Volpe - Boston, MA | $137.38 |
| 2025-03-27 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Reception with legislators to share the Aerospace Impact study and discuss statewide issues. · Boeing Olympia House (Office) | not stated |
| 2025-03-24 | CHRISTOPHERSEN INC reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | Dinner · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-03-19 | Ludeman Public Affairs reported by Ludeman Public Affairs | Trainwreck dinner · Heritage Distillery | not stated |
| 2025-03-19 | SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Co-Sponsorship of Senate Republican "Train Wreck" · Heritage Distilling Co.; Tumwater, WA | not stated |
| 2025-03-18 | WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR | TVW Gala · Skookum Creek Event Center 91 West State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 | not stated |
| 2025-02-25 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA Day on the Hill Reception · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-02-18 | WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-02-05 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by Julia Gorton | House Republican Dinner Reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse | not stated |
| 2025-02-05 | WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON | Legislative Conference Reception · Capital Event Center, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 | not stated |
| 2025-01-16 | ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | AWSWD Lobby Day Open House · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-06-28 | WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE | Lodging for Speaking at WFSE Conservative Caucus Meeting · Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport | not stated |
| 2024-02-22 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA Legislative Reception · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2024-01-18 | Washington Indian Gaming Assocation reported by Rebecca George | Tribal Leader Reception w/ Senate Republicans · 525 Pear St SE | not stated |
| 2024-01-15 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Day Reception · Anthony's HomePort - Olympia | not stated |
Who reported lobbying them
Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.
| Employer | Reports | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF RICHLAND latest 2026-07 | 11 | HB 1022, HB 1057, HB 1096, HB 1210, HB 1216, HB 1610, HB 1643, HB 1673, SB 5445, SB 5912 |
| WA CHARTERS ACTION latest 2026-02 | 9 | HB 2519 |
| WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-03 | 4 | HB 1592, HB 1607, HB 1960, HB 2018, HB 2301, HB 2389, SB 5404 |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children latest 2026-07 | 4 | HB 2389, SB 5977, SB 5979 |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2026-01 | 3 | SB 5167 |
| SCHOOLS OUT WA latest 2025-03 | 3 | HB 1296, HB 1391, HB 1834 |
| Benton County Commissioners latest 2026-02 | 3 | none named |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA latest 2026-06 | 3 | none named |
| ASSOC STUDENTS OF WA ST UNIVERSITY latest 2026-03 | 3 | HB 1343, HB 1873, HB 2098, HB 2612, SB 5886, SB 6041, SB 6227, SB 6276, SSB 5886 |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 1123, SB 5083, SB 5845 |
| The Mountaineers latest 2026-02 | 2 | SB 5998 |
| EQUAL JUSTICE COALITION latest 2026-01 | 2 | none named |
| Children's Alliance latest 2025-11 | 2 | HB 1834, SB 5708 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2025-08 | 2 | none named |
| Washington State Labor Council latest 2026-06 | 1 | none named |
| WA RETAIL ASSN latest 2025-08 | 1 | none named |
| Vantage Data Centers latest 2026-07 | 1 | none named |
| Spark Northwest latest 2026-02 | 1 | ESSB 6200, HB 1903, HB 2338, SB 6200, SB 6223 |
| Sexual Violence Law Center latest 2025-02 | 1 | SB 5202 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1046, HB 1078, HB 1149, HB 1201, SB 5065, SB 5376 |
| ONEAMERICA latest 2026-02 | 1 | SB 6346 |
| Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2025-08 | 1 | none named |
| National Parks Conservation Association latest 2026-02 | 1 | SB 5203 |
| NATL ASSN OF SOCIAL WORKERS WA ST CHAPTER latest 2025-08 | 1 | none named |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC. latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 2145, SB 5981 |
| INLAND POWER & LIGHT latest 2026-06 | 1 | none named |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| FairVote Washington latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 1146, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210 |
| Early Care and Education Consortium latest 2026-01 | 1 | none named |
| ENERGY NORTHWEST latest 2025-01 | 1 | SB 1155, SB 5437 |
| Community Employment Alliance latest 2025-08 | 1 | none named |
| Columbia Legal Services latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1424, SB 5005, SB 5388, SB 5490 |
| Chamber of Progress latest 2025-02 | 1 | SB 5600 |
| Center for Responsible Lending latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1063, SB 5328 |
| CascadiaNOW! latest 2025-03 | 1 | HB 1154 |
| COSMETOLOGISTS OF WASHINGTON UNITED latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1023, HB 1297 |
| CCF Action latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2099, HB 2219, SB 5907 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
Where their 2026 money comes from
IndividualsBusinessesTrade, professional and issue groupsLabor unionsTribal governmentsPolitical partiesOther candidates and officeholdersTheir own money
Contributions to their 2026 campaign by kind of donor (how kinds are read).
Campaign money: State Senator, 2026
$2,475raised, 41 contributions
$0their own money
$2,475spent
Businesses $2,400 · Other (incl. small contributions) $150 · PACs $75
How it was spent
Contribution Refunds$12,775
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,475
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA DENTAL Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Waldo James Gordon Thomas · University Place | Individuals | $500 |
| Goehner Keith Dryden | Individuals | $250 |
| Goehner Lisa Dryden | Individuals | $250 |
| Honeyford Jim Mount Vernon | Individuals | $125 |
| Honeyford Jerri Mount Vernon | Individuals | $125 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $75 |
| Microsoft Redmond | Businesses | $0 |
| KROGER Cincinnati | Businesses | $0 |
| Marathon Petroleum Inc. (MPC Investment Fund Inc.) San Antonio | Businesses | $0 |
| SEIU Healthcare 1199NW PAC Kent | PACs | $0 |
| The Tulalip Tribes of Washington Tulalip | Businesses | $0 |
| U-Pull-It Auto Parts, Inc Pasco | Businesses | $0 |
| Washington Dental Hygienists Association Bellevue | Other (incl. small contributions) | $0 |
| State Farm Federal PAC Bloomington | PACs | $0 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page
Campaign money: State Senator, 2026
$219,707raised, 350 contributions
$0their own money
$94,717spent
$75,146 / $0outside spending for / against
Businesses $82,750 · PACs $80,115 · Individuals $46,725 · Other (incl. small contributions) $8,375 · Unions $1,500 · Caucuses $242
How it was spent
Digital advertising$21,000
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$19,576
Management and consulting services$10,650
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$9,060
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc. $8,904
Printing campaign signs$8,465
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$7,418
Other$2,533
Other advertising$1,481
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,372
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Refuse and Recycling PAC Lacey | PACs | $2,400 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Washington | Businesses | $2,400 |
| The Boeing Company PAC Arlington | PACs | $2,400 |
| Highline Grain Growers, Inc Waterville | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| USAA San Antonio | Businesses | $2,400 |
| State Farm Federal PAC Bloomington | PACs | $2,400 |
| Smith Bradford Microsoft Corporation · Bellevue Washington | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma | PACs | $2,400 |
| HOSPITALS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Frost Sue Kennewick | Individuals | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON MULTI FAMILY HOUSING ASSOC. Renton | PACs | $2,400 |
| ABC WA PAC Spokane | Businesses | $2,400 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page
Campaign money: State Senator, 2026
$6,371raised, 139 contributions
$0their own money
$8,092spent
Individuals $2,747 · Businesses $1,900 · PACs $885 · Other (incl. small contributions) $840
How it was spent
Contribution Refunds$42,315
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$3,175
Inkind contribution$2,547
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$810
Rent, lease, mortgage, PO box rental$374
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Shane CASCADE LICENSE AGENCY, INC. · Union Gap | Individuals | $1,000 |
| THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION Nespelem | PACs | $884.90 |
| Murray Briahna GTH-GOV · Tacoma | Individuals | $750 |
| DOROW CHRISTOPHER Self-Employed · Othello | Individuals | $636.64 |
| Tritinger-Young Karen Self Employed · Yakima | Individuals | $636.64 |
| Mannion-Black Lilo Self Employed · Pasco | Individuals | $636.64 |
| Hudson Kevin Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Yakima | Individuals | $636.64 |
| WARNICK ROY Moses Lake | Individuals | $600 |
| WARNICK JUDITH Washington State · Moses Lake | Individuals | $600 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. Bellevue | Businesses | $500 |
| Entertainment Software Association Washington | Businesses | $500 |
| Day Daniel Leinad Resources Inc · Yakima | Individuals | $500 |
| Buchholz Ben Buchholz & Asscoiates · Olympia | Individuals | $500 |
| Christensen Richland | Businesses | $500 |
| Waldo James Gordon Thomas · University Place | Individuals | $500 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page