Who Is Patty Garcia, Chuy Garcia's Handpicked Successor?

Who is Patty Garcia, Chuy Garcia's handpicked successor?

Patty Garcia, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s chief of staff, is being thrust into the spotlight.The Democratic congressman surprised many this week by deciding not to seek reelection next year — and quickly shifted his political organization’s resources to helping Patty Garcia, 40, take his place. In interviews, Chuy Garcia has said he made the decision not to run last week, leaving his team to collect 2,500 signatures for his chief of staff ov…

Who is Patty Garcia, Chuy Garcia’s handpicked successor?

Patty Garcia, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s chief of staff, is being thrust into the spotlight. The Democratic congressman surprised many this week by deciding not to seek reelection next year — and quickly shifted his political organization’s resources to helping Patty Garcia, 40, take his place. In interviews, Chuy Garcia has said he made the decision not to run last week, leaving his team to collect 2,500 signatures for his chief of staff o…