U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García quietly dropped his bid for a fifth term in Congress earlier this year, clearing a path for his chief of staff to run unopposed as the only Democrat.
US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García defends insider move that cleared path for top staffer to enter Congress
Patty Garcia appears as the only Democrat on the ballot this primary. Lupe Castillo is the only Republican appearing on the ballot and will face Garcia in November.
Following the primary filing deadline, Southwest Side Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez launched an independent run for Congress. He billed his campaign for Garcia’s 4th Congressional District seat as an effort to unhorse the old guard.
Progressive Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches independent bid for Congress
Votes will be counted in contested races after polls close in Illinois at 7 p.m. See statewide election results here
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