David Garcia
| David Garcia | |
|---|---|
 David Garcia by Gage Skidmore.jpg Garcia in April 2017 | |
| Born | David Garcia Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | University of Chicago (Ph.D) Arizona State University (BA) |
| 💼 Occupation | Professor, politician |
| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Lori A. Higuera |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
David Garcia is an American professor and politician who was the Democratic Party nominee for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2014. Garcia is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Arizona in the 2018 election, against incumbent Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Garcia was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry, and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's degree, and from the University of Chicago with a Master's and Doctorate degree in education policy.[3] Prior to running for public office, Garcia worked at Arizona State University's Teacher's College as an associate professor.[4]
Political career[edit]
Garcia served in the Arizona Department of Education under two Republican superintendents, Lisa Graham Keegan and Jaime Molera.[5] In 2014, Garcia ran for the Democratic nomination for the office of Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. He narrowly lost to the Republican nominee, Diane Douglas.[6]
Garcia announced he would run for Governor of Arizona in 2018 on April 12, 2017,[7] challenging Republican incumbent Governor Doug Ducey, due to Ducey's policies on state education reform.[8] Garcia was the first Democrat to formally enter the race.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ Christie, Bob (April 12, 2017). "Democrat David Garcia announces bid for Arizona governor". Associated Press. Miami Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ↑ Fischer, Howard (April 12, 2017). "Democrat expected to announce run for Arizona governor". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ↑ "Meet David Garcia". David Garcia for Superintendent. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ↑ Safier, David (August 8, 2014). "Op-ed: My Pick For Arizona Superintendent Of Public Instruction: David Garcia". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ↑ "David Garcia is a champion for education". The Arizona Republic. July 21, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ↑ Faller, Mary Beth (November 9, 2014). "Douglas wins Arizona schools superintendent race". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ↑ Leingang, Rachel (April 12, 2017). "College professor making bid for governor's office". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ↑ "Garcia Expected To Announce Governor Run In 2018". Arizona Daily Independent. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ↑ Resnik, Brahm (April 7, 2017). "Democrat David Garcia to announce run for Arizona governor". 12 News. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
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