Benton County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 8

One candidate is tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: April Connors. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

April Connors (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; April Connors is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: April Connors 97.3 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, April Connors, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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April Connors

Republican Incumbent

Biography

April Connors's Washington voters' pamphlet statement states that Connors is the state's current Representative, serving as House Republican Floor Leader, Assistant Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee, and a member of the Housing and Rules committees. The statement also notes that 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, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 8 in 2026?

When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 8 election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Benton County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

April Connors, full profile Official Washington election office