Mike Garcia Educational Background • Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy • Master’s of Arts in National Security Policy from Georgetown University (graduated top 3% of class) Career • Elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California for Districts 25 (2020-2023) and 27 (2023); served in the U.S. Navy and reached the rank lieutenant commander (1998-2012) • Worked as a business development manager at Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services • Supports promoting national security by securing the border and increasing military funding, term limits, combating national debt, and cutting taxes; does not support socialism in America Personal Information • Married his wife Rebecca, an interior designer; they have two sons • First-generation Mexican-American