Robert “Rob” Garcia is a Democrat from Bridgeport running for the West Virginia House of Delegates District 71. Garcia is a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and earned an associate degree in business from Fairmont State University. He began his career working at an underground coal mine in Fairview before becoming a class A lineman with Mon Power, a FirstEnergy company. He worked for FirstEnergy for approximately 30 years before retiring and continues to provide annual safety training for employees. Garcia also has experience in local government. He served more than five years on the Fairmont City Council, including two years as deputy mayor, and served on several local boards and commissions. He has been involved with organizations including the United Way, Relay for Life, Lions Club HOPE and the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. Garcia previously ran for the House in 2020 and 2022. In 2022, he received 41.9% of the vote against Republican Laura Kimble. He won the Democratic primary in 2026 without opposition and will face Republican Tim McNeely in the November general election.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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