Raul Garcia
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
Age: 53
City: Snohomish, Washington
Education: Graduated from Miami (Florida) Senior High School in 1989. Earned a bachelor of science degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Miami in 1993 and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998.
Work experience: After first practicing medicine in New York, has worked as a physician in the Yakima area since 2007. Currently works as an emergency physician and the medical director of Astria Hospital in Toppenish.
Political experience: Ran for governor of Washington in 2020, earning about 5% of votes in the primary, and ran for governor again in 2024 until Dave Reichert announced his candidacy, when Garcia endorsed Reichert. Interned in the office of then-Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kansas, as a college student in 1990.
Family: Married to Jessica Garcia. They have a blended family and have raised five children together, three adults and two who are school-age as of 2023.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Cantwell (D) | 1,114,327 | 57.27% |
| Raul Garcia (R) | 431,182 | 22.16% |
| Scott Nazarino (R) | 111,386 | 5.72% |
| Isaac Holyk (R) | 110,701 | 5.69% |
| Mel Ram (R) | 86,956 | 4.47% |
| Chuck Jackson (I) | 21,055 | 1.08% |
| David Tilton (N) | 17,561 | 0.90% |
| Paul Lawrence Giesick (D) | 17,433 | 0.90% |
| Goodspaceguy (R) | 16,826 | 0.86% |
| Thor Amundson (I) | 10,587 | 0.54% |
| Henry Clay Dennison (S) | 7,840 | 0.40% |
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