Mike Garcia Declares Victory

Mike Garcia speaking at a podium.

“After a long, tough fight, I am proud to earn the privilege of serving CA-25 for another 2 years. With only a few remaining ballots to be counted, victory is clear. “A tip of the hat to Christy Smith who ran an excellent and aggressive campaign. Running in these elections is difficult, and she did […]

Who is Mike Garcia? | “The Candidate & Citizen Legislator”

Mike Garcia standing next to wife Rebecca talking to a small child and supporters.

I’ve been called a lot of things in my life: Midshipman, Lieutenant Commander, Naval Aviator, son, father, husband and daddy. “Candidate” was one title I didn’t see coming. Though being a candidate for Congress has been an honor, it was a title I did not seek until I saw the outcome of the 2018 election. […]

Garcia Wins Only Debate of General Election

Mike Garcia wearing a grey suit smiling with a garden behind him.

Liberal Smith continues to defend vote for jobs-killing AB5On raising $3 billion in new taxes – “You bet I’m gonna do it” Valencia, CA – One day after receiving the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Mike Garcia today joined the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for their Congressional Candidate Forum with […]

Who is Mike Garcia? | “The Family Man”

Mike Garcia standing with wife Rebecca and son Preston and carrying son Jett on his shoulders.

It is an absolute blessing to be a father of two beautiful boys, Preston and Jett. In 2009, I moved back to Santa Clarita, and I was able to prioritize being a dad and family man. It was a new life, but a life that I enjoy. To me, being a dad is one of […]

Who is Mike Garcia? | “Post-Military Experience” (2002-2020)

Mike Garcia speaking at Red Talk with the red sign behind him.

While flying jets was my childhood dream, my passion in adulthood has been real estate. In real estate, if you do things correctly, you know you’ve made money at the time of the purchase. I love working with the professionals in the business, from real estate agents to mortgage brokers to insurance agents, because they […]

SCV Signal Endorses Mike Garcia for Congress

Mike Garcia wearing a grey suit smiling with a garden behind him.

SCV Signal : Our View | Endorsements: City Council and 25th DistrictOctober 10, 2020 “Republican Rep. Mike Garcia is off to a solid start in Congress, having won the special election in May to fill the remaining term of former Rep. Katie Hill, who resigned a year ago. “Upon his election, he hit the ground […]

Who is Mike Garcia? | “The Tip of the Spear” (2001-2009)

Mike Garcia standing on Naval Ship in flight suit.

By the time I arrived at Naval Air Station Lemoore in March of 2001, I was a qualified Naval Aviator. After 2 years and $3,000,000 of training, I knew how to fly tactical jets, I knew the fundamentals of being a good wingman and I knew how to land a plane on the boat. The […]

Who is Mike Garcia? | “Training” (1994-2001)

Mike Garcia in uniform posing in front of a red and white jet.

At the age of 17, I began my application for the United States Naval Academy. The admissions process for Annapolis is grueling and includes several written portions, a number of physicals, extensive physical fitness testing, and a congressional nomination. After completing all of those steps, the Service Academies will look for well-rounded young leaders that […]

Who Is Mike Garcia? | “My Childhood” (1976-1994)

12 year old Mike Garcia speaks at his 6th grade graduation.

While it was the beginning of an amazing life journey, my life as a kid was a relatively standard experience. I was born in Granada Hills in 1976 during the year of our nation’s bicentennial celebration, and as a first-generation American (my dad immigrated from Mexico in 1959), I was exposed to the diverse cultures […]

SCV Signal | Leadership Needed at Crossroads

Mike Garcia speaking on a panel.

“When my father came to America from Mexico with his family at the age of 9, neither he nor anyone in his family knew if they could actually achieve the ‘American Dream,’ but with hard work, my father was able to provide that dream to my siblings and me. “It is that grit and determination I […]