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Garcia Discusses Ongoing Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts, Illegal Immigration With KHTS

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, joined KHTS for a special interview Wednesday to discuss issues related to the ongoing Afganistanian evacuation efforts, illegal immigration, and veterans issues. Since the decision for the United States to pull out of Afghanistan earlier this year, Garcia’s office has assisted in the evacuation and visa processes for more than 400 Americans, as well as ...

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Former U.S. Navy Commander, Santa Clarita Democrat To Run For Congress

A Santa Clarita resident and U.S. Navy veteran has chosen to run as a Democratic candidate to represent California’s 25th Congressional District against incumbent Congressman Mike Garcia. In broad strokes, John Quaye Quartey, II shares a remarkably similar background to Garcia. Both are first-generation Americans, both served as active-duty members of the United States Navy (Garcia as a fighter pilot ...

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Congressman Garcia Writes Letter To Trump Requesting Major Disaster Declaration Due To California Wildfires

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, sent a letter to President Donald Trump Friday, requesting that a major disaster be declared due to California wildfires. The letter came after the Friday announcement that Governor Gavin Newsom had requested the president declare a major disaster in California due to wildfires. “Today, I sent a letter to President Trump, asking him to give ...

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Congressman Mike Garcia Comments On California Shutdown

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement regarding the recent shutdown of several businesses in California in which he condemned “liberal politicians” in reaction to the re-closure of several business sectors throughout the state. During Governor Gavin Newsom’s Monday COVID-19 update, it was announced that select monitored counties, including Los Angeles County, are to cease indoor operations in fitness ...

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Congressman Mike Garcia To Donate 10 Percent Of Monthly Salary To Charity

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Monday that he intends to donate 10 percent of his gross monthly congressional salary to a non-profit charity or organization within California’s 25th Congressional District each month. In the wake of the COVID-19 response, workers and the local economy need more help than ever. Countless charity organizations have taken leading roles in providing much-needed ...

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25th Congressional District Special Election: Live Updates

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Voters are going to the polls, or dropping off their ballots, across the 25th Congressional District Tuesday for a special election amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Republican candidate and Navy veteran Mike Garcia are set to face off once again Tuesday for the remaining duration of former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat in Congress.  UPDATE: 6:30 ...

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25th Congressional District Special Election: The Final Hours Before Election Day

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As Election Day nears, candidates for the 25th Congressional District are preparing for the final hours before the special election. Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and Republican candidate and Navy veteran Mike Garcia are set to face off once again Tuesday for the remaining duration of former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat in Congress.  This is the first election in California ...

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President Trump Endorses Congressional Candidate Mike Garcia

Republican Congressional candidate for the 25th Congressional District Mike Garcia was endorsed by President Donald Trump via a Tweet on Monday. “I am humbled to have the support of President Trump,” Garcia said. “I am a first-generation American, a father, husband, businessman and former Navy fighter pilot, so I understand the challenges Southern California and America are facing. I am ...

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots For 25th Congressional District Special Election Mailed

Hundreds of thousands of Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballots have been mailed as Los Angeles County prepares for the election amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Monday.  The process of mailing 350,916 Vote-by-Mail ballots for the May 12 Congressional District 25 Special General Election between Mike Garcia and Christy Smith started Monday, according to the office of the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county ...

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Governor’s Executive Order Calls For Vote-By-Mail In CA-25 Runoff Election

Governor’s Executive Order Calls For Vote-By-Mail In CA-25 Runoff Election

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday which extended vote-by-mail to three upcoming special elections, including the May 12 runoff election between Christy Smith and Mike Garcia for California’s 25th Congressional District seat. The order comes as part of government efforts to protect public health and combat the spread of coronavirus, according to officials. Elections across the nation ...

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