Harry Garcia
Harry Garcia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office September 9, 2016 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | W. Ken Martinez |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Paulene Abeyta |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Harry Garcia is an American politician and businessman who was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 69th district. He assumed office in 2016.
Career
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]
In the 2024 New Mexico House of Representatives election, he was defeated in the primary by Michelle Paulene Abeyta.[5]
Personal life
Garcia is a resident of Grants, New Mexico.[6]
References
- ^ Bake, Deborah (July 20, 2016). "Rep. Ken Martinez resigns House seat". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ "Harry Garcia's Biography". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Legislator". New Mexico Legislature. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ "Harry Garcia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ Joe, Boderra (June 20, 2024). "Michelle Paulene Abeyta wins primary election for NM House District 69". Navajo Times. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "The Latest: New lawmakers take oath in New Mexico". AP NEWS. September 30, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2020.