Delia Garcia (born May 13, 1977) is an American official who formerly served as the Kansas Secretary of Labor. Garcia previously served as a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 103rd district.[1] She served from 2005 to 2011, and was a member of the Kansas Democratic Hispanic Caucus.
Delia Garcia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Kansas Secretary of Labor | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – June 22, 2020 | |
| Governor | Laura Kelly |
| Preceded by | Lana Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Ryan Wright (acting) |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Klein |
| Succeeded by | Ponka-We Victors |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1977 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Wichita State University (BA) St. Mary's University (MA) |
Career edit
Garcia, who has a Bachelor's degree from Wichita State University and a Master's in political science from St. Mary's University, Texas, worked as a professor at Butler Community College, as well as an assistant manager at Connie's Mexico Cafe.[2]
In 2010, rather than run for re-election herself, she helped longtime ally Ponka-We Victors file as the sole candidate in the Democratic primary election. (No Republican had bothered to run in the 103rd district since 1998.)[3] Victors has held the seat ever since.
Committee membership edit
- Commerce and Labor
- Veterans, Military and Homeland Security
- Local Government (Ranking Member)
- Elections
Major donors edit
The top 5 donors to Garcia's 2008 campaign:[4]
- Kansans for Lifesaving Cures: $750
- Garcia, Delia: $725
- Ruffin, Phil: $600
- The Kansas Realtor PAC: $500
- Comejo, Ronald J: $500
References edit
- ^ "Kansas Legislators Past and Present-Delia Garcia". Archived from the original on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
- ^ Project Vote Smart – Rep. Garcia Biography
- ^ "Koranda, Jeannine. "Wichita's 103rd District has a new state representative: Ponka-We Victors" [[Wichita Eagle]] June 10, 2010". Archived from the original on March 24, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ Follow the Money – 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links edit
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile Archived 2017-07-31 at the Wayback Machine
- State Surge – Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008