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Marcia K. Hartsock
Marcia Ann Kingen Hartsock (March 30, 1941 – November 4, 2012) was an American politician in Guam and member of the Democratic Party. Hartsock served as Senator in the Guam Legislature for 2 terms.[1] Early lifeMarcia K. Hartsock was born on March 30, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana.[2] Guam Federation of TeachersHartsock was hired as the executive director of the Guam Federation of Teachers in May 1979.[3] She served under GFT President Conrad Stinson during the teachers strike, which started January 12, 1981.[3] On February 7, Hartsock was involved in a GFT sit-in in the Guam Legislature and was among the 61 protesters arrested.[4] Hartsock's term as executive director of GFT ended when she took office in the 17th Guam Legislature in January 1983.[3] Guam LegislatureElectionsHartsock ran as a Democratic candidate for the 17th Guam Legislature in 1982. She placed 20th in the primary election, advancing to the general election. In the general election, Hartsock secured a seat of the Guam Legislature by placing 12th.[5] When she ran for reelection in 1984, she lost her seat, placing 22nd in the general election.[6] Hartsock returned to the legislature for a final time in 1987, after having placed 18th in the general election.[7] She was defeated in a subsequent reelection attempt in 1988, where she placed 22 in the general election.[1]
Committee leadershipHartsock served as Chairperson of the Committee on Education in the 19th Guam Legislature.[8][9] DeathMarcia Hartsock died November 4, 2012 (aged 71).[2][3] References
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