In the recent Democratic primary elections, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García successfully defended his seat against Ald. Raymond Lopez in Illinois' 4th Congressional District. Allegations surfaced on Election Day from García's campaign, accusing Lopez, who frequently appears on Fox News and had a low fundraising campaign, of giving away doughnuts and envelopes of cash to election judges in his ward. Despite these allegations, López was defeated as the Associated Press called the race in favor of García. The victory was so decisive that the announcement came before García had even arrived at his Brighton Park election party, which was delayed. In another race, U.S. Rep Danny Davis also secured his position, winning with 52% of the vote against four challengers, as reported with 60% of the votes counted. Davis credited senior citizens for his victory.
Update: Chuy Garcia wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 4th Congressional District: https://t.co/BVreLJUHJA https://t.co/3yWZYfn75E
Danny Davis takes the stage as the AP calls the race for him — he has 52% of the vote, a double digit lead over four challengers, with 60% of votes counted. He first thanks senior citizens who he credits for his win https://t.co/2lqjpm2YsU https://t.co/Izs2vSsC48
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia survives primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez https://t.co/iCuOl9VML8
Breaking: Incumbent Illinois Reps. Jesus “Chuy” García and Danny Davis have staved off primary challengers, according to the Associated Press. https://t.co/gN8a1NJMan
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García defeats Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) in 4th Congressional District race. Follow for more live updates: https://t.co/PQtq7oAF5d https://t.co/PsfRnVnAUs
The 4th district race was called well before Rep. “Chuy” Garcia was slated to even arrive at his victory party. The call from AP came so quickly that the projector at his Brighton Park election party had yet to be set up. A staffer tells me, “he should be on his way.” @Suntimes
.@AP has just called the Democratic primary victory for US Rep Chuy Garcia over Ald. Raymond Lopez - who is on Fox News a lot but raised little money for this race https://t.co/PvAUXvgFiL
I’m here at U.S. Rep Danny Davis election night party on the West Side. Results are starting to trickle in. Stay tuned. https://t.co/sNCGCoo6w7
Rep. Chuy Garcia accuses primary opponent, Ald. Raymond Lopez, of giving cash to election judges https://t.co/CYKqlc12Mt https://t.co/KcpQsB5WCY
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia’s campaign on Election Day alleged that Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) was giving away doughnuts and envelopes of cash to election judges in the alderman’s ward. Find more live updates here: https://t.co/PxE88q6N5m