Below is an abbreviated outline of Garrett's academic, professional, and political career:[1]

• 2017-2019: U.S. Representative from Virginia's 5th Congressional District
• 2012-2016: Virginia state senator
• 2008-2012: Louisa County commonwealth attorney
• 2002-2007: Assistant attorney general, Virginia
• 1995-2000: U.S. Army
• 2002: Graduated from the University of Richmond with a J.D.
• 1994: Graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.A.