Background
Garcia, Mary Helen was born on July 14, 1937 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.
Garcia, Mary Helen was born on July 14, 1937 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.
Bachelor of Science, New Mexico State University, 1960. Master, New Mexico State University, 1976.
She lost the 2014 Democratic primary to challenger Bealquin "Bill" Gomez. 2012 Garcia was unopposed for both the June 5, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 616 votes and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 4,891 votes. 2000 Garcia was challenged in the 2000 Democratic Primary, winning with 681 votes (585%) and was unopposed for the November 7, 2000 General election, winning with 3,831 votes.
2004 Garcia was unopposed for both the June 1, 2004 Democratic Primary, winning with 500 votes and the November 2, 2004 General election, winning with 4,080 votes.
2006 Garcia was unopposed for both the June 6, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 230 votes and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 2,511 votes. 2008 Garcia was unopposed for both the June 8, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 629 votes and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 5,111 votes.
2010 Garcia was unopposed for both the June 1, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 333 votes and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 2,860 votes.
Co-chair United Fund Campaign, 1971. Chair Methens March of Dimes., New Mexico and District Democratic Party, since 1997. Member of National Education Association, International Association Reading, Dona Ana Arts Council, Association Curriculum and Design, Pan American Round Table, La Casa Shelter for Domestic Violence, Las Cruces Junior Women's Club, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married George Garcia (deceased January 18, 2009). 2 children.