More fallout from the news that Congressman Chuy Garcia does not plan to run for re-election next year.
Lissette NuñezCongressman Jesús 'Chuy' García will not seek reelection, sources said, leaving five open Congressional races in Illinois as well as a senate race.More fallout from the news that Congressman Chuy Garcia does not plan to run for re-election next year.
This is the fifth congressional vacancy in Illinois, as incumbents either retire or run for different offices. There's also a senate seat up for grabs. In an unexpected turn of events, Representative Chuy Garcia will not seek re-election in the 2026 race, sources told ABC7.He plans on finishing his term and has left a succession plan for his Chief of Staff Patty Garcia. "This couldn't have been a sudden decision because Patty Garcia has her petitions ready to file in his place, so this is something that was planned," ABC7 Political Analyst Laura Washington said. "My guess is that it's something personal , that he feels that he needs to step aside, perhaps family reasons." Congressman Garcia has held several seats including alderman, Cook County commissioner, state senator and unsuccessfully ran twice for mayor of Chicago. SEE ALSO: Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García will not seek reelection, sources say; chief of staff files to run for seatShe is now the only choice for the Democratic nomination in the 4th Congressional District after submitting paperwork right before Monday's 5 p.m. filing deadline. "She's well known on Capitol Hill because she's been working for him in several different roles in his office for many years," Washington said. "She also has a deep background in public policy, education policy. She has a PhD in education so that's something that I think that might inform her work. She doesn't have any elected experience or legislative experience . She's going to be pretty green on that side of the aisle." The last minute move drew sharp criticism, including from Alderman Ray Lopez of the 15th Ward, who has previously challenged Representative Garcia for the 4th Congressional District "If we had know sooner like we saw in other congressional districts, I might have entertained that, but unfortunately that is a mute point," Lopez said. "For someone who says he was above machine politics, someone who said he was about progressive, inclusive politics ...to pull this maneuver that short circuit the democratic process is hypocritical at best and disgusting at worst."In the 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is stepping down to run for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's seat.Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced her retirement in the 9th District. Congressman Danny Davis is doing the same in the 7th District.
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