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Jimmie Garcia
Image of Jimmie Garcia
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
McAllen, Texas
Religion
Christian
Profession
Truck driver
Contact

Jimmie Garcia (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 39. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Jimmie Garcia was born in McAllen, Texas. His career experience includes working as a truck driver.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Armando Martinez defeated Jimmie Garcia in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 39 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Armando Martinez
Armando Martinez (D)
 
60.9
 
26,962
Image of Jimmie Garcia
Jimmie Garcia (R)
 
39.1
 
17,308

Total votes: 44,270
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Armando Martinez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Armando Martinez
Armando Martinez
 
100.0
 
6,282

Total votes: 6,282
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39

Jimmie Garcia advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jimmie Garcia
Jimmie Garcia
 
100.0
 
3,026

Total votes: 3,026
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Garcia in this election.

2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Armando Martinez defeated Jimmie Garcia in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 39 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Armando Martinez
Armando Martinez (D)
 
64.7
 
19,027
Image of Jimmie Garcia
Jimmie Garcia (R) Candidate Connection
 
35.3
 
10,385

Total votes: 29,412
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Armando Martinez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Armando Martinez
Armando Martinez
 
100.0
 
6,351

Total votes: 6,351
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39

Jimmie Garcia advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 39 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jimmie Garcia
Jimmie Garcia Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,455

Total votes: 2,455
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Campaign finance


Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Jimmie Garcia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Garcia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My name is Jimmie Garcia, a man of Faith, Family, Hard work, and Country. Every day American that know the everyday struggles.
Infrastructure, border security, healthcare, education, and property taxes.
I want to bring positive change to TX House District 39, I want to be able to leave on my terms and feel that I accomplished that.
I’d have to say the first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I actually remember would be the tragic events of 9/11. I was 11 years old sitting in band class when our instructor told us what was happening.
My first job was being a Security Guard and I held that job for about 4 yrs.
My favorite book is Ramses: The Son of Light Volume 1. I love Egyptian history.
Perfect Duet by Ed Sheeran ft Beyoncé
No, I do not believe that prior experience is necessary. Living life and experiencing it is all you need to know what needs to be changed. Long gone should be the days of career politicians.
Yes, compromise should be made on both sides. Nothing will ever be perfect for all sides but we can get close.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 13, 2022


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