Gabe Galbraith
Gabe Galbraith is a member of the Kennewick School District school board in Washington, representing Position 2. He assumed office in 2021. His term ended in 2025.
Galbraith (Republican Party) is running for election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 8. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Galbraith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gabe Galbraith served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2007. He earned a high school diploma from Kamiakin High School, a bachelor's degree in accounting from Strayer University in 2007, a master's degree in human resource management from Ashford University in 2014, and a master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a business owner, retail manager, human resources specialist, and security specialist.[1] Galbraith has also served as the president of the Kennewick School Board.[2]
Elections
2026
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Washington State Senate District 8
Incumbent Matt Boehnke (R) and Gabe Galbraith (R) are running in the primary for Washington State Senate District 8 on August 4, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Gabe Galbraith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Galbraith's responses.
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My dad worked construction and long night shifts at IBP and lived with bipolar disorder. Watching how mental illness affected our family gave me a lasting sense of empathy and the importance of accountability and support. My mom worked more than 20 years at Albertsons in Richland, raising us through hard work and determination.
I attended Kennewick School District schools and graduated from Kamiakin High School in 2001, where I met my wife, Stephanie. We married in 2002 and are raising three children. Stephanie is a fourth-grade teacher in Kennewick and previously coached swim and dive at Kamiakin for ten years. Her dedication to students and community inspires me daily.
At 19, I learned I was going to be a father, which clarified my priorities. In 2003, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until 2007. Afterward, I worked in retail management, Amazon, healthcare administration, and Hanford-related roles. I’ve also supported disabled veterans and helped run a small family business.
While working and raising a family, I earned degrees in accounting, business, and education. My life experiences have shaped my belief in service, stewardship, honest work, and leaving our community better than I found it.
I currently serve as President of the Kennewick School Board, first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2025.- Strong schools, local control. Parents and communities know best. I believe in strong schools, safer classrooms, and better student outcomes—while keeping education decisions local, not dictated by one-size-fits-all mandates from Olympia.
- Public safety comes first. Safe communities come before politics. I support holding criminals accountable, backing law enforcement, and putting victims first—while expanding effective treatment and recovery options to break cycles of addiction and crime.
- Lowering the Cost of Living. The government shouldn’t make life more expensive. I’m fighting to reduce taxes, fees, and regulations that drive up the cost of housing, fuel, child care, and everyday necessities—so working families can get ahead, not fall behind.
Brad Beauchump — Councilman / Kennewick City Council
Joe Cotta — Councilman / Pasco City Council
Leo Perales — Councilman / Pasco City Council
David Cole — Councilman / W. Richland City Council
Brittany Gledhill — School Board Director / Kennewick School Board
Micah Valentine — School Board Director / Kennewick School Board
Dr. Josh Miller — School Board Director / Kennewick School Board
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Gabe Galbraith", accessed January 20, 2026
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 19, 2026
