Johnny Garcia, a candidate for Congress in Texas’ 35th District, has been suspended twice during his career with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The suspensions were due to bringing a cell phone into a secure area in 2009 and leaving a firearm unsecured in 2020. These disciplinary actions have raised questions as Garcia campaigns against Republican Carlos De La Cruz in a newly competitive election. Garcia emphasizes his law enforcement experience and focuses on issues like border security in his campaign.
Key facts
- Johnny Garcia faced two suspensions from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
- The first suspension was in 2009 for bringing a cell phone into a secure area.
- The second suspension occurred in 2020 for leaving a firearm unsecured.
- Garcia is running for Congress in Texas’ 35th District against Carlos De La Cruz.
- The general election is scheduled for November 3.
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