Alex P. Garcia
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-05-1968 | Democratic | AD-40 | 25286 | Win |
| 11-03-1970 | Democratic | AD-40 | 22506 | Win |
| 11-07-1972 | Democratic | AD-40 | 21855 | Win |
| 11-05-1974 | Democratic | SD-24 | 47378 | Win |
| 11-07-1978 | Democratic | SD-24 | 51075 | Win |
| 05-12-1987 | Democratic | AD-56 | 716 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Born: June 22, 1929 in El Paso, Texas
Married: Blanche Alvarez
Children: Alex Jr., Daniel and Thomas (twins), Cecilia, and Catherine
Military Service: ARMY
Died: April 10, 1999 in Los Angeles, CA
1982: Primary Candidate for SD-24 (Lost; 46.2%)
- On January 15, 1977, Robert Mark Lewis, a Special Assistant to Garcia, was assassinated by members of the Mexican Mafia. He was shot to death in a car in the Echo Park area of LA. In April 1984, Anthony Delia Jr. admitted in court that he was involved in the murder of Lewis.
Source: California Blue Book (1971)
Source: California Assembly Handbook (1979)