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Martha Garcia (Arizona)
Martha Garcia is a former Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 13th District from 2005 to 2011.
Garcia passed away on January 15, 2025.[1]
Biography
Garcia's professional experience includes serving as President of the Cartwright Elementary School and It's a Baby's Life Project and working as Community Mobilization Manager for the Maricopa County Department of Health.
Garcia is President of the Cartwright Education Foundation and Maryvale Village Block Watch Alliance, grassroots organizer for the Valley Interfaith Project and member of the National School Boards Association.[2]
Committee assignments
- Environment Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Garcia's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2424 - illegal dumping; penalties
- HB 2475 - unlawful employee termination; family responsibilities
- HB 2579 - presidential preference election; independent voters
- HB 2590 - cellular telephones; minors; driving use
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2010
Garcia was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Garcia and Steve Gallardo were elected to the 13th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Timothy Schwartz (R).[3]
Garcia raised $7,240 for the campaign, Gallardo raised $41,714, and Schwartz raised $56,294.[4]
| Arizona State House, District 13 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Martha Garcia (D)
|
17,627 | |||
| Steve Gallardo (D)
|
16,381 | |||
| Timothy Schwartz (R) | 9,785 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Martha + Garcia + Arizona + House"
See also
- Arizona State Legislature
- Arizona House of Representatives
- Arizona House Committees
- Arizona state legislative districts
External links
- Arizona House of Representatives - Representative Martha Garcia
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 12news.com, “Arizona mourns as trailblazer Martha Garcia passes at 80" accessed January 17, 2025
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Arizona House spending, 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State House District 13 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Richard Miranda |
