April Connors
April Connors (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 8-Position 2. She assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Connors (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 8-Position 2. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
April Connors earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University in 1990. Her career experience includes working as a real estate broker. Connors has been affiliated with the Kadlec Foundation Board.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Connors was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2
Incumbent April Connors defeated John Christenson in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | April Connors (R) | 70.7 | 32,343 | |
 | John Christenson (D) | 29.2 | 13,349 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 45,749 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2
Incumbent April Connors and John Christenson advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | April Connors (R) | 71.9 | 26,441 | |
| ✔ | | John Christenson (D) | 27.9 | 10,278 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 73 | ||
| Total votes: 36,792 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Connors in this election.
2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2
April Connors defeated Joe Cotta in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | April Connors (R) | 55.0 | 29,176 | |
| Joe Cotta (R) | 43.1 | 22,880 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.9 | 993 | ||
| Total votes: 53,049 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2
April Connors and Joe Cotta defeated John Christenson and Larry Stanley in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | April Connors (R) | 34.2 | 12,715 | |
| ✔ | Joe Cotta (R) | 32.9 | 12,235 | |
| John Christenson (D) | 30.8 | 11,445 | |
| Larry Stanley (Alliance Party) | 2.0 | 752 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 66 | ||
| Total votes: 37,213 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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April Connors did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
April Connors completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Connors' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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April Connors is our best choice for the State House. A mom, community leader, and a successful business woman who shares our community's values. As a local real estate professional for the past 22 years April has the unique experience of making and establishing relationships with clients from varied backgrounds These trusted relationships will help her consider legislation that will benefit the Tri-City Region in Olympia.
- Better Schools. We need an advocate in Olympia who will fight for both children and parents. As a past PTO officer April has the experience and grit to defend our kids and put families back in the driver's seat.
- Reliable Energy & Good Jobs The Tri-Cities is a world leader in clean, renewable energy – from nuclear to hydroelectric we’re leading the way to energy independence. Unfortunately, the west side is trying to take it away. Breaching our dams and scarring our landscape with windmill farms is not the answer. Embracing reliable clean power not only turns the lights on but keeps them on. Energy, along with agriculture and small business, are all part of what keeps our community prosperous, and all are at risk in Olympia.
- Expanded Housing The Tri-Cities has not been immune to the statewide housing crisis. While Seattle politicians raise taxes and fight over regulations, their urban policies only exacerbate our problems in the Tri-Cities. We deserve the chance to find real solutions that fit our community, protect our way of life, and put homeownership within reach of all working families.
I am passionate about housing, education, agriculture and energy.
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 |
Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 14, 2022
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| Preceded by Matt Boehnke (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
