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Leroy Garcia Jr.
Leroy Garcia Jr. (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. He left office on February 23, 2022.
Garcia (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Garcia resigned from the state Senate on February 23, 2022, to join the Department of Defense as a special assistant to the assistant secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.[1]
Garcia began serving as state Senate president in 2019, after being elected Minority Leader of the Democratic caucus in 2018.
Garcia previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 46 from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was deployed in Iraq.[2]
Biography
Garcia earned his A.A.S. in emergency medical services from Pueblo Community College, his B.S. in management from the University of Phoenix in Colorado Springs, and his M.A. in organizational management with a specialization in leadership from Ashford University. His professional experience includes teaching emergency medical services and serving as a paramedic. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2007 and was a member of the Pueblo City Council.[2][3][4]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Garcia was assigned to the following committees:
- Executive Committee, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee, Chair
- Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee
2019-2020
Garcia was assigned to the following committees:
- Executive Committee, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee, Chair
- Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Appropriations |
| • Legislative Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Garcia served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Garcia served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources |
| • Local Government |
Campaign themes
2014
Garcia's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "Creating jobs is my top priority at the state legislature, and I will focus my efforts on crafting solutions that will help rebuild our economy."
Education
- Excerpt: "We need to invest in our education to ensure a stronger economic future for Colorado. As State Representative, I will make it a priority to build an education system that will raise performance, close achievement gaps, promote flexibility and innovation, and better prepare students for college or the workplace."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I strongly believe that we need to create policy that will make healthcare affordable and accessible to all Coloradans. We shouldn't have to worry about an illness costing us our entire life savings, or our insurance companies dropping us at any time."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "As State Representative I will continue working to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits and support they have earned. I will also strive to help veterans and their families have access to educational and professional opportunities once they conclude their military service."
Water
- Excerpt: "As State Representative I will be a vigilant advocate for our regional water rights, to ensure that our water stays in our region. I am and will continue to be a strong proponent for water conservation, responsible growth and beneficial water usage that benefits the people of Pueblo and southeastern Colorado."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022
Leroy Garcia Jr. was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 3
Incumbent Leroy Garcia Jr. defeated John Pickerill in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Leroy Garcia Jr. (D) | 73.6 | 39,768 |
 | John Pickerill (L)  | 26.4 | 14,253 | |
| Total votes: 54,021 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 3
Incumbent Leroy Garcia Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 3 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leroy Garcia Jr. | 100.0 | 15,423 |
| Total votes: 15,423 | |||
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2014
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Colorado State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Leroy M. Garcia, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent George Rivera was unopposed in the Republican primary. Garcia defeated Rivera in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Leroy M. Garcia, Jr. |
54.9% | 27,813 | |
| Republican | George Rivera | 45.1% | 22,814 | |
| Total Votes | 50,627 | |||
2012
Garcia won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 46. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Jerry Denney (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leroy M. Garcia, Jr. |
61.3% | 23,892 | |
| Republican | Jerry Denney | 38.7% | 15,069 | |
| Total Votes | 38,961 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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- Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.
2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3.
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2016
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In 2016, the second session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 13 through May 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
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Notable endorsements
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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado General Assembly
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Denver Channel, "Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia resigning to take Pentagon job," February 3, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Senator Leroy Garcia, "Biography," accessed January 30, 2019
- ↑ leroygarcia.wordpress.com, "About Leroy," accessed October 19, 2012
- ↑ Senator Leroy Garcia, "About," accessed February 23, 2022
- ↑ leroygarcia.com, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado State Senate District 3 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by Nick Hinrichsen (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 46 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
