Valde Garcia

Valdemar "Valde" Garcia (born 1958) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan Senate from 2003 to 2010 and Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001.

Valde Garcia
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded byWilliam Van Regenmorter
Succeeded byJoe Hune
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 26th district
In office
April 17, 2001 – December 31, 2002
Preceded byMike Rogers
Succeeded byDeborah Cherry
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 86th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – April 17, 2001
Preceded byAlan Cropsey
Succeeded byScott Hummel
Personal details
Born (1958-11-27) November 27, 1958
St. Johns, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKarla
Residence(s)Howell, Michigan, U.S.
EducationCedarville University (BA)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

Early life and education

Garcia was born in St. Johns, Michigan.[1] In 1981, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from Cedarville University.[1]

Career

Garcia then served for the next ten years in the United States Army, reaching the rank of captain. He served in the Michigan Army National Guard. From 1991 until 1995 Garcia served on the staff of various Michigan state senators, including Doug Carl and Harmon G. Cropsey.[2]

From 1995 to 1997 Garcia was a teacher at Laingsburg Christian School in Laingsburg, Michigan.[1]

On November 3, 1998, Garcia won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 86. Garcia defeated Jack M. Brown and Will White. Garcia served until 2001.[3][1]

Personal life

Garcia is a Baptist. He and his wife have two children. Garcia and his family live in Howell, Michigan.[1]

References
  1. "Valemar Garcia's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. "Valde Garcia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  3. "1998 Michigan Election system Results". mielections.us. November 3, 1998. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
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