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Judith Garcia

State HouseDemocrat

MA-MA HD-11th Suffolk State House

Honduran-American

About

Judith Garcia is a Massachusetts State Representative for the 11th Suffolk District, serving Chelsea and Everett. The daughter of a single mother who immigrated from Honduras, she became the first Latina to represent this district. Previously, she served five terms on the Chelsea City Council as the first Honduran American ever elected there.

Family & Heritage

Daughter of a single mother who immigrated from Honduras to Chelsea, MA over 30 years ago. Her mother arrived with next to nothing and worked factory shifts -- a factory she still works in today. Born and raised in Chelsea.

Political Career

Before Politics

Five-term Chelsea City Councilor (District 5); healthcare worker at a Boston nonprofit; cybersecurity in the private sector; advisor to VP Kamala Harris' National Security team on Honduran affairs

Education

B.A. Urban Studies/Affairs, Wheaton College Massachusetts

Key Issues & Priorities

*Healthcare access
*Housing equity
*Public safety
*Education
*Immigration