Harry Garcia is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 69th district. He assumed office in 2016.

Harry Garcia
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 69th district
Assumed office
September 9, 2016
Preceded byW. Ken Martinez
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Battles/warsVietnam War

Career

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Garcia served as a member of the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. After the war, Garcia operated his own business. Garcia was nominated to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2016 to succeed former Speaker W. Ken Martinez.[1] He took office on September 9, 2016, and was re-elected in 2018.[2][3][4]

Personal life

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Garcia is a resident of Grants, New Mexico.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Bake, Deborah (July 20, 2016). "Rep. Ken Martinez resigns House seat". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  2. ^ "Harry Garcia's Biography". Vote Smart.
  3. ^ "Legislator". New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "Harry Garcia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "The Latest: New lawmakers take oath in New Mexico". AP NEWS. September 30, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2020.