Jesús "Chuy" García不会在2026年竞选连任, Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García won’t run for re-election in 2026, with his chief of staff expected to take his seat.

伊利诺伊州第4区的美国众议员Jesús Chuy García决定不寻求2026年的连任, 消息来源证实, 他的工作人员长Patty García预计将接替他. U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Illinois’ 4th District has decided not to seek re-election in 2026, sources confirm, with his chief of staff, Patty García, expected to succeed him. 这一举动是在提交截止期限之前作出的,引起了一些人的批评,有些人认为这是一个自上而下的选择,绕过有竞争力的初级学校。 The move, made just before the filing deadline, has drawn criticism from some who view it as a top-down selection that bypasses a competitive primary. 这一决定加剧了伊利诺伊州国会代表团的退休浪潮,包括5个公开的众议院席位和公开的参议院竞选。 The decision adds to a wave of retirements in Illinois’ congressional delegation, including five open House seats and an open Senate race. 共和党的Lupe Castillo和工党候选人Ed Hershey也申请了席位。 Republican Lupe Castillo and Working Class Party candidate Ed Hershey also filed for the seat. García是芝加哥长期政治家和进步倡导者,自2018年以来一直在任职。 García, a longtime Chicago politician and progressive advocate, has served since 2018. 最后一次主要投票将于1月8日核准。 The final primary ballot will be approved on January 8.