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Rep. Perez Moves to Condemn García's Retirement Timing

11/17/2025

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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez plans a House vote to condemn fellow Democrat Rep. Chuy García, arguing retirement timing undermines election integrity.
García announced his retirement on November 4, and his chief of staff filed to run for García's seat.
García says he followed all election rules and based his decision on personal health issues.
The House will vote on Perez's resolution this week.

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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez plans a House vote to condemn fellow Democrat Rep. Chuy García, arguing retirement timing undermines election integrity.
García announced his retirement on November 4, and his chief of staff filed to run for García's seat.
García says he followed all election rules and based his decision on personal health issues.
The House will vote on Perez's resolution this week.