Lorena Garcia
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- State Representative, House District 35 (since 2023)
- Occupation
- Nonprofit leader; state legislator
What this job does
One of 65 state representatives in the Colorado General Assembly, which writes state laws and passes the yearly state budget (the "Long Bill") in a session of up to 120 days. A term is two years, four in a row at most. source: en.wikipedia.org
Background
- Appointed to House District 35 in January 2023 after Adrienne Benavidez resigned; re-elected in 2024. source: ballotpedia.org
- Holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder (2005) and an MBA in international business from George Washington University (2017). source: ballotpedia.org
- Previously Colorado state director for 9to5 and executive director of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights. source: ballotpedia.org
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- Building an economy with good wages, good schools and healthcare access source: theballotbrief.com
- Supporting local school districts on student achievement and mental health services source: theballotbrief.com
- Improving air, water, and land quality source: theballotbrief.com
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