Richard “Rick” Garcia is the Democratic incumbent representing West Virginia House of Delegates District 76, which includes parts of Marion County. Garcia is a Fairmont native and graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1973. Before serving in the state legislature, he worked with the Marion County Board of Education in transportation and was involved in local government, including service representing Fairmont’s Fourth Ward on City Council. Garcia was first elected to the House in 2024, defeating Republican Jon Dodds by 51% to 49%. He serves as the House minority vice chair of the Education Committee and also serves on the Higher Education Committee. His legislative work has included education-related proposals, including legislation addressing school discipline and a resolution concerning free early childhood education. In 2026, Garcia sponsored legislation proposing a $5,000 salary increase for certain inspectors, though it did not pass. Garcia won the Democratic nomination without opposition in May 2026 and will face Dodds again in the November general election.
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