Joseph Garcia
Political Strategist and Fundraiser
Known For
Joe Garcia is best known for his 2013-2015 tenure as U.S. Representative for Florida's 26th District, advocating for healthcare expansion and immigration reform while building a lasting Democratic base in Miami-Dade.
About
Joe Garcia made history as the first Hispanic Democrat in over 100 years to represent Florida's 26th Congressional District from 2013 to 2015, spanning western Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys, where he championed Affordable Care Act protections and immigration reform for residency paths. Before Congress, he led the Democratic Party of Miami-Dade County and directed the Cuban American National Foundation, forging alliances through Hialeah grassroots efforts and county commission races. A University of Miami alumnus with deep local ties, he continues hands-on voter engagement on Election Day across district sites and hosts campaign watch parties in Miami hotspots. Today, as an independent consultant, he taps this network to direct funds toward progressive goals like sustainability initiatives and improved public health services in the region.