Robert Garcia

U.S. Representative, California 42nd District

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Robert Garcia has represented California's 42nd District (Long Beach and southeast Los Angeles) since 2023. A Peruvian-born naturalized citizen and former Long Beach mayor, he was among the first openly LGBTQ+ immigrants in Congress and sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee; he is known for energetic floor speeches honoring pop culture figures.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Former Long Beach mayor elected in 2022; among the first openly LGBTQ+ immigrants in Congress

Garcia, the former mayor of Long Beach, was elected in November 2022 to California's 42nd District (Long Beach and southeast Los Angeles), making history as the first openly LGBTQ+ member elected to the district.

Verified Facts: 2022 election documented by his official House biography; LGBTQ+ first documented by Equality California.

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T1About — Congressman Robert Garcia· Government document· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2Equality California — Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Makes History· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jan 3, 2023· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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