Benny Garcia
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Benny Garcia (independent) (also known as BG3) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.
Garcia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Benny Garcia was born in Sunnyside, Washington. Garcia's career experience includes working as an educator. He served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2008. Garcia earned an associate degree from Yakima Valley Community College in 2001 and a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University in 2006.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
Washington's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 4
Incumbent Dan Newhouse defeated Jerrod Sessler in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Newhouse (R) | 53.0 | 137,804 |
 | Jerrod Sessler (R) | 47.0 | 122,297 | |
| Total votes: 260,101 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 4
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 4 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerrod Sessler (R) | 33.1 | 51,020 |
| ✔ | | Dan Newhouse (R) | 23.4 | 36,073 |
 | Tiffany Smiley (R) | 19.3 | 29,761 | |
 | Mary Baechler (D) | 14.5 | 22,353 | |
 | Jane Muchlinski (D) | 6.2 | 9,593 | |
 | Barry Knowles (D) | 2.2 | 3,329 | |
 | Benny Garcia (Independent) | 0.9 | 1,389 | |
 | John Malan (MAGA Democratic Party) | 0.5 | 711 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 98 | ||
| Total votes: 154,327 | |||
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2022
See also: Washington's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 4
Incumbent Dan Newhouse defeated Doug White in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 4 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Newhouse (R) | 66.5 | 150,619 |
 | Doug White (D) | 31.2 | 70,710 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 5,318 | ||
| Total votes: 226,647 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 4
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 4 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Newhouse (R) | 25.5 | 38,331 |
| ✔ | | Doug White (D) | 25.1 | 37,760 |
 | Loren Culp (R) | 21.6 | 32,497 | |
| Jerrod Sessler (R) | 12.3 | 18,495 | |
 | Brad Klippert (R) | 10.3 | 15,430 | |
 | Corey Gibson (R) | 3.4 | 5,080 | |
| Benny Garcia (R) | 1.4 | 2,148 | |
| Jacek Kobiesa (R) | 0.3 | 490 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 149 | ||
| Total votes: 150,380 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Benny Garcia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Garcia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Benny "BG3" Garcia: 5th candidate listed on August Primary Ballot fill in Box with Black Ink.
Combat Veteran Retired U.S. Army | Teacher | 10 Years Loan Specialist U.S.D.A. | City Treasurer | Agriculture Field Worker | Union Laborer Worker Seattle / Tri cities | Yakima County Veterans Coalition Board Member 2 Terms | Small Business Owner | Protecting Voters Rights | Ebony Senate Representative Y.V.C.C. | Central Washington University Law & Justice Degree
The only *Combat Veteran, running for U.S. Congress WA04 District and Retired U.S. Army.
The only candidate protecting Voter's Rights. Topic 14th Amendment | Legislative Redistricting | Voting Rights Act: * Case Garcia vs Hobbs, against the illegal racial gerrymandering of the 15th District. The case is pending and went to the U.S. Supreme Court. The American Redistricting Project.
During campaigning 2022 Saved the life of Travis Miller, shooting victim of gang members at Sunnyside Cinco De Mayo. Awarded Civilian Hero Award. Video is on website: http://vote4bennygarciaforcongress.us
Community Contributions: Yakima County Veterans Coalition Program Board Member - Two Terms. Federal- U.S. House Representative Award (Doc Hasting 2009) United States Department of Agriculture Award for Superior Performance in Fiscal Year 2013. Military Awards: Graduated with Honors at Fort Knox, KY. M1-A1 Abrahms Tanker. Army Achievement Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
- Campaign Main Point #1 - Age 50 No Federal Taxes 50 No Federal Taxes for small business, farmers, and household income under $500,000. I believe that the voter should pay no federal and keep their money for retirement. As a small business owner (managing flea market.) On Sunday's, I work with many vendors who sale, food, clothing, tools, sound equipment and so on. I've learned to be successful by working as a team player. Many vendors work the fields six days a week and on Sunday, work again at the flea market to have a better future in this challenging economy. I bring leadership to assist on making that happen. Hard working Americans should keep more of their own money to invest, leave a legacy, and keep peace of mind.
- Campaign Main Point #2 - Oil Back Dollar Commodity Article I, Section 10, Clause 1: Gold and Silver in payments of debt. The framers of this country clearly understood that commodity base dollar was existential to future of our economy, development, global standing and paying our government debts. Returning back to commodity base dollar is critical. A New Oil Base Dollar, would strengthen our promise to our national entitlements, social security, medicare, and government retirements. The New Oil Base Dollar, would allow our government to renegotiate debt with China who owns over 20% of our national debt. Complete audit of the Federal Reserve. to determine our weakness on being able to borrow, lend, and lead to a balanced budget.
- Campaign Main Point #3 - No Draft / WW3 The twenty-year wars of Iraq and Afghanistan crippled our U.S. Treasury. As a combat veteran of O.I.F. II. I was eager to strike our enemy for 9/11. Patriotism lead the way, but I should have asked a question. What is the winning objective. Government should have told the American people the clear definition of what victory is and have clearer oversite on monies spent for war. The government spent 10 trillion dollars and no winning objective of victory. Teaching, high school students' I remind them of Vietnam. How the draft of our young people took many of color and poor white southerners. Those that couldn't afford college went to war at Vietnam. I believe in Peace through Strength.
Taxes:
50 No Federal Taxes. For those making under $500,000. I believe this will allow growth and strength into our economy, for small business, farmers, and those looking toward retirement. I trust in the silent majority.
Economy:
Our debt is a national crisis of 34 trillion dollars. I believe that going to oil base dollar, will strengthen our country for the better. Drill Baby Drill!
Education:
Our youth and children need a sound education of reading, writing, mathematics, science, american history, and computer science. Our youth must learn to be competitive.
Military:
Our military must be similar larger to defend our country.
Border Security:
We must protect our borders and ensure possible citizenship are not a threat to us.
I look up to my parents, Benacio Garcia Jr, and Manuela Garcia.
My Father being a Vietnam combat veteran. He served with the U.S. Army Airborne Ranger 75th Regiment. Did two-half tours at Vietnam before being wounded on his final mission. Knows three fluent languages and hard-as-hell.
My Mother extremely, hardworking, loving, and religious individual.
Finaly, my wife Marisela G. Garcia,
For being my best friend, protecting my six, and love of my life. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Ditto!
Holy Scripture: Bible KJV \n God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
M. Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, USA SF (Ret.) Medal of Honor: One Man's Journey From Poverty And Prejudice.
16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln: The President Archives Lincoln by Chuck Wills. Chapter 6 Page 82 "The dogmas of the quit past are inadequate to the stormy present...we must rise to the occasion."
Insider trading and Congress: How lawmakers get rich from the stock market. (CNBC : Brian Clark) October 22,2020
All the Queen's Horses: Documentary on City Treasurer of Dixon, Illinois Rita Crundwell stealing of more than $50 million dollars. (2017 Documentary \nKelly Richmond Pope.)
Professional demeaner, welcoming to people, and be a servant of the people. It's ok not to agree with me. I'm passionate person. I give Glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The God of Abraham, Isacc, and Jacob. Finaly, just vote!
I learned in marriage, that we may not agree on the same cup of coffee, but if we agree on 80%, we make a great marriage.
We The People - Term Limits
The repercussions not having term limits. Both parties have made a mess of this great country.
Examples: foreign policy, unlimited spending, no border protection, central banking, racial division, continual wars, and monopolized two-party system.
It is time to move toward term limits of all elected political officials. If we have a term limit for President (Executive Office) then now is the time for U.S. Senators, and House Representatives (Legislative Office).
Office of Public Service - Stop Insider Trading
Our elected officials must stop trading on individual stocks to benefit from insider trading. The law makers know what regulations are percolating in the coffee pot. This allows those public servants to act like vampires of the knowledge of insider trading with laws or regulations impacting stock. It must end.
Inspired Leaders:
35th U.S. President JohnF. Kennedy,
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"?
President Kennedy wanted peace with Soviet Union. The two superpowers of the world. The Cuba missile crises almost lead to nuclear war. But his leadership prevented that outcome.
39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter,
Completed Egypt-Israel peace treaty signed March 26, 1979. Unfortunately, this treaty leads Anwar Sadat, assassination by Egyptian Islamic Jihad. This treaty ensures that peace is possible between Israel.
40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan,
Peace through Strength.
45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump,
The Abraham Accords normalized relations with United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Bahrain.
The time is now for new leadership. Initially, I wanted to just be a teacher and join the Washington State National Guard...and blow stuff up in my combat arms M.O.S. 19 Kilo. Retired U.S. Army
But after 9/11 my life changed forever. I have been educated and worked in government for 10 years with many other opportunities.
I volunteered for combat and later joined my old unit at Fort Lewis. I got med-vac my 9th month in Iraq. Spent three-half years with the wounded warriors. During my time there I worked on my master's in education, at Heritage University.
One of the highlights, of my military time was having an interview with the C.I.A. for position of para-military operations overseas. It was cool!
I later worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, as a loan specialist for home loans and home repair program. I did approximately 1,000 home loans through GRH Program. Also, a community development specialist.
I have a case at the U.S. Supreme Court Garcia vs Hobbs. Protecting the U.S. Constitution. Against the illegal racial gerrymandering of the 15th District at Washington State,
To define if the United States of America, will lead the 21st Century into an era of freedom, peace, economic strength, also lead in groundbreaking achievements. This is not easy, but we must not be discouraged to move through difficult challenges. Our leaders need to be instrumental to find these answers with the belief that all things are possible to overcome.
The greater the challenge the greater the reward.
I have left my mark on people getting affordable housing, being a combat veteran overseas, teacher, saving the life of a gang related shooting, working with small business, and have a case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
The attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. I was nine years old.
Warehouse work. Seasonal only 45 days.
Medal of Honor: One Man's Journey From Poverty And Prejudice. M.Sgt. Roy P. Benavides, USA SF (Ret.) by John R. Craig.
The will and desire to best the best soldier he could be and despite initial injuries to overcome racial prejudice, medical obstacles and in a mission be awarded the medal of honor.
Batman, D.C. Comics
High Hopes, Song by Frank Sinatra. It worked for JFK!
Time... Not enough in the day to complete all my goals.
Every two years there is an election. The framers wanted a representative that related best to the people and constituents. I'm that person.
Not always. President Trump had no official government experience. But made himself a billionaire businessman in the private sector. That experience made him a very successful president.
16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln: The President Archives Lincoln by Chuck Wills. Chapter 6 Page 82 "The dogmas of the quit past are inadequate to the stormy present...we must rise to the occasion."
To define if the United States of America, will lead the 21st Century into an era of freedom, peace, economic strength, also lead in groundbreaking achievements. This is not easy, but we must not be discouraged to move through difficult challenges. Our leaders need to be instrumental to find these answers with the belief that all things are possible to overcome.
We The People - Term Limits
The repercussions not having term limits. Both parties have made a mess of this great country.
Examples: foreign policy, unlimited spending, no border protection, central banking, racial division, continual wars, and monopolized two-party system.
It is time to move toward term limits of all elected political officials. If we have a term limit for President (Executive Office) then now is the time for U.S. Senators, and House Representatives (Legislative Office).
Office of Public Service - Stop Insider Trading
Our elected officials must stop trading on individual stocks to benefit from insider trading. The law makers know what regulations are percolating in the coffee pot. This allows those public servants to act like vampires of the knowledge of insider trading with laws or regulations impacting stock. It must end.
When, I was in Baghdad, Iraq., Operation Iraq Freedom II. I received letters from Benton City Elementary School. The students mailed tiny American Flags to me with their personal stories of each student supportive our military.
I will never forget.
Thank You!
Abbott & Costello: Who's on First?
One must be able to negotiate policymaking ideas to best put our countries best interest for all american citizens.
Common sense perspectives in commence, transportation, housing, agriculture, natural resource, defense, and so on.
Must look at changing our treasury from current fiat system to a commodity base oil back system. Stop inflation and look toward having accountability on spending.
To have accountability on spending with foreign policy, example Ukraine.
Energy and Natural Resources:
Open up the oil fields of American to create oil backed dollar. Drill Baby Drill!
Housing and Urban Affairs:
Create affordable housing for all eligible Americans.
Agriculture:
Purchase all China, purchased agriculture fields to be auctioned off to American citizens.
It is critical to the government but not necessarily for the public. As long as no one is prospering from their position.
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2022
Benny Garcia did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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