Benancio "Ben" Garcia III
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Independent
Age: 52
City: Grandview, Washington
Education: Graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1990. Earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University in 2006.
Work experience: Organizes a flea market in Sunnyside and advises small businesses. Served in the Army National Guard from 1995-2003 and on active duty from 2003-08. Worked for 10 years as a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan underwriter.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Washington’s 4th Congressional District in 2022, receiving 1.4% of votes in the primary.
Family: Married. Has two adult children and nine grandchildren.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jerrod Sessler (R) | 47,702 | 32.98% |
| Dan Newhouse (R) | 34,036 | 23.53% |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 27,503 | 19.02% |
| Mary Baechler (D) | 21,099 | 14.59% |
| Misty Jane “Birdie” Muchlinski (D) | 9,163 | 6.34% |
| Barry Knowles (D) | 3,153 | 2.18% |
| Benancio “Ben” Garcia III (I) | 1,296 | 0.90% |
| John Malan (M) | 671 | 0.46% |
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