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'''Michael “Mike” Garcia''' (born April 24, 1976, age {{age|1976|4|24}}) is a businessman, veteran, and [[conservative]] Republican who successfully ran in the [[United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2020#CA-25_special_election|2020 U.S. House special election runoff in California's 25th district]] to succeed the disgraced [[Katie Hill]], a Democrat elected in the [[2018 midterm elections]] who resigned in late 2019 after a sex scandal.
 
'''Michael “Mike” Garcia''' (born April 24, 1976, age {{age|1976|4|24}}) is a businessman, veteran, and [[conservative]] Republican who successfully ran in the [[United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2020#CA-25_special_election|2020 U.S. House special election runoff in California's 25th district]] to succeed the disgraced [[Katie Hill]], a Democrat elected in the [[2018 midterm elections]] who resigned in late 2019 after a sex scandal.
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Garcia donated his monthly salary in July 2020 to a police foundation amidst [[far-left]] calls to [[defund the police]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/republican-mike-garcia-donates-monthly-salary-to-california-police-foundation/ Republican Mike Garcia Donates Monthly Salary to California Police Foundation]</ref>
  
 
==2020 U.S. House election in California's 25th district==
 
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The special election was held on March 3, 2020, concurring with the other primary elections preceding normal general elections for the other congressional district races in [[California]]. Garcia finished second place with only 25.4% of the vote,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/california/ 2020 California primary results]</ref> trailing [[Democrat]] [[Christy Smith]], but as no candidate garnered a majority of the votes casted, a runoff was triggered between the top two performers, as is under state law.
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The special election was held on March 3, 2020, concurring with the other primary elections preceding normal general elections for the other congressional district races in [[California]]. Garcia finished second place with only 25.4% of the vote,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/california/ 2020 California primary results]</ref> trailing [[Democrat]] Christy Smith, but as no candidate garnered a majority of the votes cast, a runoff was triggered between the top two performers as directed under state law.
  
 
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Despite predictions that had suggested otherwise,<ref>[https://cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/california-house/ca-25-special-election-moves-lean-likely-democratic CA-25 Special Election Moves From Lean to Likely Democratic]</ref><ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/race-forecasts-and-predictions/house/california-district-25/ We think the race for U.S. House in California’s District 25 is a toss-up.]</ref> Garcia won the special election runoff by a margin of 12% of the vote over Christy Smith,<ref>[https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/special/us-rep/district/25 U.S. House of Representatives District 25 - Districtwide Results]</ref> having been endorsed by [[Donald Trump]].<ref>https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1252417320347033614</ref> This was especially after Smith had downplayed Garcia's military service, making a sarcastic mockery about it.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/04/27/untitled-n2567727 Watch: Christy Smith Mocks Mike Garcia's Military Service in CA-25 Special Election]</ref>
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Despite predictions that had suggested otherwise,<ref>[https://cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/california-house/ca-25-special-election-moves-lean-likely-democratic CA-25 Special Election Moves From Lean to Likely Democratic]</ref><ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/race-forecasts-and-predictions/house/california-district-25/ We think the race for U.S. House in California’s District 25 is a toss-up.]</ref> Garcia won the special election runoff by a margin of 12% of the vote over Christy Smith,<ref>[https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/special/us-rep/district/25 U.S. House of Representatives District 25 - Districtwide Results]</ref> having been endorsed by [[Donald Trump]].<ref>https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1252417320347033614</ref> This was especially after Smith had downplayed Garcia's military service, making a sarcastic mockery about it.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/04/27/untitled-n2567727 Watch: Christy Smith Mocks Mike Garcia's Military Service in CA-25 Special Election]</ref> After his victory, his disgraced Democrat predecessor tweeted a tantrum and admitted to crying "for days" over the results.<ref>Multiple references: '''(Warning: Tweet contains foul language)'''
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*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/18/katie-hill-mike-garcia-republicans-flipped-seat-california/ ‘F***ing Devastating’: Katie Hill Says She Cried For Days After Republicans Flipped Her Old Seat]
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-dem-rep-katie-hill-says-she-cried-for-a-few-days-after-republicans-picked-up-her-seat Ex-Dem Rep. Katie Hill says she ‘cried for a few days’ after Republican picked up her seat]
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*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/05/18/disgraced-former-rep-katie-hill-has-a-ridiculous-meltdown-over-the-gop-flipping-her-seat-n2569039 Katie Hill Threw a Tantrum Because Republican Mike Garcia Won Her Vacant Seat]
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/19/katie-hill-warns-gop-flipping-her-old-seat-is-no-coincidence-fking-devastating/ Katie Hill Warns GOP Flipping Her Old Seat Is ‘No Coincidence’: ‘F**king Devastating’]</ref>
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===Tenure===
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While a [[conservative]], Rep. Garcia caved into [[political correctness]] demands and voted along with 71 House Republicans and all Democrats in late July 2020 to remove [[American Civil War|Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref>
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===General election===
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Garcia ran for re-election to a full House term in November, and again faced Smith.<ref>Two references:
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*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-lawmaker-mike-garcia-seeks-to-cement-hold-on-california-house-seat GOP lawmaker Mike Garcia seeks to cement hold on California House seat]
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*[https://www.businessinsider.com/california-25th-house-district-election-christy-smith-mike-garcia-2020 Rep. Mike Garcia faces a rematch against Christy Smith in California's 25th Congressional District]</ref> A poll in early August 2020 reported that he was in the lead by seven points.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/06/republican-mike-garcia-leads-democrat-christy-smith-california/ Poll: Republican Mike Garcia Leads Democrat Christy Smith in California]</ref> Following many days past November 3rd, Garcia was declared the winner of a very close race, leading by a mere 0.1% margin.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-california-house-district-25.html California Election Results: 25th Congressional District]</ref>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 04:02, December 25, 2024

Michael “Mike” Garcia (born April 24, 1976, age 50) is a businessman, veteran, and conservative Republican who successfully ran in the 2020 U.S. House special election runoff in California's 25th district to succeed the disgraced Katie Hill, a Democrat elected in the 2018 midterm elections who resigned in late 2019 after a sex scandal.

Mike Garcia

U.S. Representative from California's 25th District
Incumbent
Assumed office 
May 19, 2020
Preceded by Katie Hill
Born April 24, 1976
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Rebecca Garcia
Children Two
Alma mater United States Naval Academy
Military Service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1999 – 2009 (active)
2009 – 2012 (reserves)
Battles/wars Iraq War

Garcia donated his monthly salary in July 2020 to a police foundation amidst far-left calls to defund the police.[1]

2020 U.S. House election in California's 25th district

After Rep. Katie Hill effectively resigned from office, a special election was triggered to fill the vacancy.

Special election

The special election was held on March 3, 2020, concurring with the other primary elections preceding normal general elections for the other congressional district races in California. Garcia finished second place with only 25.4% of the vote,[2] trailing Democrat Christy Smith, but as no candidate garnered a majority of the votes cast, a runoff was triggered between the top two performers as directed under state law.

Runoff

Despite predictions that had suggested otherwise,[3][4] Garcia won the special election runoff by a margin of 12% of the vote over Christy Smith,[5] having been endorsed by Donald Trump.[6] This was especially after Smith had downplayed Garcia's military service, making a sarcastic mockery about it.[7] After his victory, his disgraced Democrat predecessor tweeted a tantrum and admitted to crying "for days" over the results.[8]

Tenure

While a conservative, Rep. Garcia caved into political correctness demands and voted along with 71 House Republicans and all Democrats in late July 2020 to remove Civil War-era statues.[9]

General election

Garcia ran for re-election to a full House term in November, and again faced Smith.[10] A poll in early August 2020 reported that he was in the lead by seven points.[11] Following many days past November 3rd, Garcia was declared the winner of a very close race, leading by a mere 0.1% margin.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Republican Mike Garcia Donates Monthly Salary to California Police Foundation
  2. ↑ 2020 California primary results
  3. ↑ CA-25 Special Election Moves From Lean to Likely Democratic
  4. ↑ We think the race for U.S. House in California’s District 25 is a toss-up.
  5. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives District 25 - Districtwide Results
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1252417320347033614
  7. ↑ Watch: Christy Smith Mocks Mike Garcia's Military Service in CA-25 Special Election
  8. ↑ Multiple references: (Warning: Tweet contains foul language)
  9. ↑ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol
  10. ↑ Two references:
  11. ↑ Poll: Republican Mike Garcia Leads Democrat Christy Smith in California
  12. ↑ California Election Results: 25th Congressional District

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