Joey Garcia is a Democratic State Senator representing District 13 in West Virginia, which includes parts of Marion and Monongalia Counties. He serves as Assistant Minority Leader and was born on January 30, 1983, in Marietta, Ohio. Garcia is an attorney by occupation, married to Heather Hoelscher, with parents David and Kelly Garcia; he is a member of the United Methodist Church. Notable affiliations include the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Fairmont Marion County Regional Airport Authority, West Virginia Association for Justice, and Fairmont Lions Club. In 2026, he was the lead sponsor of 32 bills, including SJR 6 , SJR 7 , and SB 104 . He also serves on the Senate Committee on Flooding Legislative Interim.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: J.D., West Virginia University College of Law ; B.A. in History, West Virginia University ; Fairmont Senior High School .
• Political Experience: Elected to the West Virginia State Senate for District 13 ; current roles include Assistant Minority Leader with an office in Room 213W, Building 1, State Capitol Complex. Active in sponsoring legislation on topics like term limits, reproductive rights, mine inspector compensation, and constitutional amendments.