Sierra Garcia

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Sierra Garcia

Green Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Grand Junction, Colo.

Profession

Ancillary services coordinator

Contact

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Sierra Garcia (Green Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 55. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Garcia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sierra Garcia was born in Grand Junction, Colorado. She earned an associate degree in 2012. Garcia's career experience includes working as an ancillary services coordinator.

Elections

2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Janice Rich defeated Scott Beilfuss and Sierra Garcia in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janice Rich (R)	64.1	30,773
		Scott Beilfuss (D)	32.4	15,570
		Sierra Garcia (G)	3.5	1,688

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Emily Ernstsen (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Scott Beilfuss advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Beilfuss	100.0	7,990

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Janice Rich advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janice Rich	100.0	13,050

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Green convention

Green convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Sierra Garcia advanced from the Green convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on April 17, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Sierra Garcia (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Emily Ernstsen advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Emily Ernstsen (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sierra Garcia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Sierra Garcia and I was born and and raised in this valley. I have been active in politics for 15 years. My contributions include writing and editing an inclusivity proclamation for the city of Grand Junction, hygiene product drives for people without access, community cleanups, and various activist events. I've been a member of the Green Party for 4 years and I am currently the elected Secretary for the Colorado Green Party. My plans include education reform, energy reform, Medicare for all, anti-racist policies and equal access to resources.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Equality for all
• Creating a cleaner planet for our children
• Adequate access for all

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about equality for all, strengthening the community, bringing people together, and helping people in the community feel like they belong here.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristics for an elected official include honesty, accountability, and the opportunity for personal growth.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I get things done. I see problems and ways to solve them. I have a different perspective than members of either bipartisan party.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities for someone elected to any office is to listen to their constituents and follow the needs and voices of your people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event I remember was the attack on 9/11. I was nine years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked for my mother at her catering company from the age of 12 to 17.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

This states greatest challenges are going to stem in our rural areas. Our rural areas are under siege from militias and white supremacists groups. The issue is stemming from rapid growth and no accountability for racist, xenophobic, bigoted actions.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I believe it is important that you develop relationships with other legislators in order to ensure successful conversations and graceful passage of meaningful legislation.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I am very interested in running for higher offices in the future. I have always wanted to achieve the highest office possible.

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Footnotes

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Leadership

Speaker of the House:Julie McCluskie

Majority Leader:Monica Duran

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