Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Jo Garcia

Family First candidate for Laverton District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

On the ballot as
GARCIA, Jo
Ballot position
4
Stood for Parliament
1 time
Running against
8 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$16k

Laverton in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Laverton District as Family First.
  2. 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Gellibrand as Family First, 4.0% of first preferences. Not elected. Results

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In their own words

Passionate Advocate for Australian Families. Jo Garcia is a passionate Australian, dedicated to our nation’s lifestyle of freedom and peace. With a deep commitment to conservative family values, economic growth, healthcare, traditional education, and social justice, Jo believes in creating a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

An excerpt, word for word, from Family First candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.

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What they're campaigning on

Quoted word for word from Family First candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Improving education standards by focusing our school curriculum on basic numeracy and literacy”
  2. “Economic Relief for families through working to reduce energy costs, and utilising our nation’s natural resources for our nation, as well as advocating for income splitting to alleviate tax pressures on families”
  3. “Advocating for freedom of speech and freedom of religion”
  4. “Healthcare and dental care that is accessible to and affordable for all”

Crime and bail

Not mentioned in what we read.

Housing and renting

Not mentioned in what we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

Not mentioned in what we read.

Transport and roads

Not mentioned in what we read.

AI and technology

Not mentioned in what we read.

Gambling and racing

Not mentioned in what we read.

Cost of living

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Economic Relief for families through working to reduce energy costs, and utilising our nation’s natural resources for our nation, as well as advocating for income splitting to alleviate tax pressures on families”Family First candidate profile

Health

Also mentions

Education

Everyone standing in Laverton District

In ballot order.

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