US EditionRetiring Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s Chief of Staff Launches Bid for House Seat
Patty Garcia filed just before the deadline to continue Chuy García's work, facing criticism for last-minute entry amid a D+17 district where the Democratic primary is decisive.
- On Nov. 3, Patty Garcia, chief of staff to Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García, filed for the race and officially launched her campaign Wednesday in Cicero, Illinois, vowing to fight for immigrant and working-class families.
- Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García's late retirement announcement on Nov. 7, citing health advice, prompted Patty Garcia's Nov. 3 filing and accusations he cleared a path for her.
- Patty Garcia, who joined the office in 2019 and became chief of staff in 2023, quickly submitted her application after collecting 2,500 signatures in two days for the March 17 primary.
- With the district rated D+17, the primary effectively decides the seat, and under House rules, a privileged motion by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez requires a vote within two legislative days.
- Byron Sigcho-Lopez is considering an independent bid, and Republican Lupe Castillo and Working Class Party candidate Ed Hershey are also running, creating possible independent and minor-party challenges.
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The withdrawal of Democrat "Chuy" Garcia as representative by Chicago was backed by members of Congressional Hispanic Caucus
For Chuy, being different from the rest of the world was not easy, but he started using it to make a living. Jesus Aceves, as it is actually called, suffers from hypertricosis, a rare condition that causes his whole body to be covered in hair. Something that conditioned him for life to the point of being a victim of harassment.This man became known as the Mexican 'wolf' and, thanks to his strange condition, managed to jump into the stardom starr…
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez asks House to disapprove Chuy Garcia
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) surprised much of the House, including her own Democratic colleagues, on Wednesday by introducing a motion to condemn Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL) for his decision to no longer seek reelection and essentially pave the way for his chief of staff to replace him. Perez introduced a privileged motion that called out Garcia for “undermining the process of a free and fair election.” “Whereas Representative Garcia…
Retiring Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s chief of staff launches bid for House seat
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s (D-Ill.) chief of staff has launched her campaign to replace her outgoing boss, who is retiring after his current term. Patty García, who is unrelated to the congressman, touted her progressive positions and experience as a staffer on Capitol Hill in a release Wednesday announcing her bid to represent Illinois’s 4th… The post Retiring Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s chief of staff launches bid for House seat appeared first …
Patty Garcia defends ballot maneuver to replace Chuy, vows to protect immigrants — and declares 'f--- ICE’
Acknowledging a “whirlwind of emotions” after her surprise candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District seat, Patty Garcia swatted down criticism Wednesday that retiring U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia had cleared her path to the Democratic nomination with a maneuver from the old-school playbook of Chicago politics.Instead, the congressman’s chief of staff-turned-heir apparent, Patty Garcia, said she found herself thrust into the Southwest S…
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