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Patty García Launches Campaign for Illinois' 4th District

11/13/2025

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Patty García Campaigns

Patty García, the chief of staff to U.S. Representative Jesús "Chuy" García, launched her campaign for Illinois' 4th Congressional District after his withdrawal.
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García cited health concerns and family priorities for his withdrawal.
Patty García filed petitions shortly after García's announcement, becoming the sole Democratic candidate.
The campaign kickoff took place in Cicero, with local leaders expected to show support.

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Gluesenkamp Condemns García

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) accused Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (D-Ill.) of undermining the Constitution on the House floor.
She demanded a resolution condemning García for dropping his re-election bid.
Gluesenkamp Perez said the move allowed García's chief of staff, Patty Garcia, to run in his place.
The House may vote on the resolution next week.

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Patty García Campaigns

Patty García, the chief of staff to U.S. Representative Jesús "Chuy" García, launched her campaign for Illinois' 4th Congressional District after his withdrawal.
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García cited health concerns and family priorities for his withdrawal.
Patty García filed petitions shortly after García's announcement, becoming the sole Democratic candidate.
The campaign kickoff took place in Cicero, with local leaders expected to show support.

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