Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, has made her life in the Mid-Columbia region, and is proud to represent the people of the 15th Legislative District. Elected to the state Senate in 2022, Torres is a longtime community leader dedicated to the progress of agriculture, economic development, education, the leading-edge technologies under development at Hanford, and the advancement of the diverse communities and populations of the Yakima Valley and the greater Tri-Cities area.
Washington State Sen. Nikki Torres (R-Olympia)
515 12th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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