Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia
Coverage of Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia in the Nexus archive.
- Election Board Kicks 2 Latino Independents Off Ballot For ‘Chuy’ Garcia’s Congressional Seat
Two independent candidates, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macias, were removed from the November ballot for U.S. Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia’s congressional seat due to insufficient signatures. The ruling benefits Patty Garcia, Rep. Garcia’s chief of staff, who will face fewer competitors in the race. Both candidates claim the decision resulted from a coordinated effort to suppress their campaigns.
- 2 independent candidates for Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia's seat might be kicked off ballot
Two independent candidates for Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia's seat are at risk of being removed from the November general election ballot.
- Independent candidates accuse Garcia allies of using aggressive tactics in ballot challenges
Independent candidates Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez accuse Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia allies of using aggressive tactics in ballot challenges. The allegations focus on strategies employed during the ballot process by Garcia's associates.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Retiring U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The practice of lawmakers endorsing successors is common but sometimes controversial, with mixed voter reactions to such endorsements.
- U.S. Congressman tells Endeavor Health to stop retaliating against unionizing nurses
U.S. Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia urges Endeavor Health to reinstate two nurses allegedly fired for unionizing. The National Labor Relations Board states retaliating against unionizing workers is illegal, and nurses at multiple Endeavor Health hospitals are organizing with Teamsters Local 743 over pay cuts and staffing issues.