Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García Won't Seek Reelection in 2026, Patty Garcia Running for 4th District Seat

Patty Garcia, chief of staff to Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García, is running for the 4th District seat. With no other Democratic nominees yet, she's the early front-runner, while the Republican side is still waiting for an official candidate.

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2025 November 4 . 1:10 PM

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Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García Won't Seek Reelection in 2026, Patty Garcia Running for 4th District Seat

Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García has announced he will not run for reelection in 2026, opening up Illinois' 4th Congressional District seat. His chief of staff, Patty García, is running for the seat and is currently the only Democratic nominee, blocking a full contest for the nomination. The upcoming March 17 primary in Illinois will feature five open House seats and an open Senate race. In the 4th Congressional District, Patty García's entry into the race has so far prevented a crowded Democratic field. Meanwhile, the Republican candidate opposing her has yet to be officially announced. With Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García stepping down, the 2026 elections in Illinois' 4th Congressional District are shaping up to be a key race. Patty García's early entry into the Democratic nomination has made her the front-runner, while the Republican side awaits an official candidate.