Valdemar "Valde" Garcia (born 1958) is an American politician who served as a member of the

Michigan Senate The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. Along with the Michigan House of Representatives, it composes the state legislature, which has powers, roles and duties defined by Article IV of the Michigan Constitution, ado ...

from 2003 to 2010 and

Michigan House of Representatives The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower house of the Michigan Legislature. There are 110 members, each of whom is elected from constituencies having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents, based on population figures from the 2010 ...

from 1999 to 2001.

Early life and education

Garcia was born in

St. Johns, Michigan St. Johns is the largest city and county seat of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,698 at the 2020 census. St. Johns is located in the north of Clinton County, surrounded by Bingham Township (although the two are ...

. In 1981, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from

Cedarville University Cedarville University is a private Baptist university in Cedarville, Ohio. It is chartered by the state of Ohio, approved by the Ohio Board of Regents, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Established in 1887, the school was origina ...

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 Harmon G. Cropsey (August 16, 1917 – March 13, 2009) was an American politician and farmer. Born in Volinia Township, Michigan, Cass County, Michigan, Cropsey served in the United States Navy during World War II. He went to Michigan State ...

. From 1995 to 1997 Garcia was a teacher at Laingsburg Christian School in Laingsburg, Michigan. On November 3, 1998, Garcia won the election and became a Republican member of the

for District 86. Garcia defeated Jack M. Brown and Will White. Garcia served until 2001.

Personal life

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

References

External links

Valde Garcia at ballotpedia.org
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