Raul Garcia in 2024 WA Governor's race

On Foreign Policy: Born in Cuba; passion for service from authoritarian regime

According to a press statement from Garcia's campaign: "Growing up in an authoritarian regime gave Raul the passion and appreciation for public service. He realizes Washington needs fresh leadership to revitalize our state. He founded Opportunity for Washington as a non profit, nonpartisan effort promoting education and change. He also founded the Partnership for Food Security in 2020 to promote vaccination, particularly among the Latino community. His desire to educate and change people's attitude towards the positive future of this great state and our great country continues every day."

Garcia was born in Cuba. He lived in Madrid, Spain, before moving to Miami at the age of 11. In Washington state, he has worked as a trauma and emergency medicine physician. He is currently the medical director of Toppenish Hospital. Garcia lives in Yakima with his wife Jessica and five children.

Source: KUOW 94.9-FM (NPR) on 2024 Washington governor race May 12, 2023

On Principles & Values: Ran for Governor in 2020 & 2024;then switched to Senate race

Dr. Raul Garcia of Yakima has entered the race for Washington governor in 2024. "My family and I are honored to announce my candidacy to become the next governor of Washington," Garcia said in a statement. "I am here to bring health to our state, to bring present, effective, and efficient leadership, and to create a government by the people of different walks of life and united by one common goal, to restore the safe and prosperous lives of our Washington families."

Garcia ran in the 2020 primary for governor and came in fifth in the primary election with 5.4% of the vote. Despite coming in fifth in the primary, Garcia received endorsements from moderate Republicans. During the 2020 race, he also faced criticism for his lack of voting since 2012 (he said he was previously discouraged by Republican losses in the state).

[NOTE: Garcia switched to the Washington Senate race and was nominated on Aug. 6, 2024]

Source: KUOW 94.9-FM (NPR) on 2024 Washington governor race May 12, 2023

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