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DeutschJoey Garcia
Joey Garcia | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
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| Constituency | 50th district (2020–2022) 76th district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1983 Marietta, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Heather Hoelscher |
| Education | West Virginia University (BA, JD) |
Joey Garcia (born January 30, 1983) is an American attorney and politician, serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 50th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]Garcia was born in Marietta, Ohio, and raised in Fairmont, West Virginia. After graduating from Fairmont Senior High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from West Virginia University, and a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law.[1]
Career
[edit]Garcia has worked as a personal injury attorney at the Manchin Law Group, a firm founded by Tim Manchin. He previously served as senior counsel for legislation and policy, and the director of legislative affairs for Governor Jim Justice.[2] Garcia was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020. He also serves as vice minority chair of the House Technology & Infrastructure Committee, as well as the House Workforce Development Committee.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Joey Garcia (D - Marion, 50)". www.wvlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Joey Garcia". Manchin Law. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Joey Garcia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-16.