Three-term U.S. Representative Jesús “Chuy” García successfully defended his seat in a closely watched Democratic primary for Illinois' 4th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from 15th Ward Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez. Allegations surfaced on Election Day from García's campaign, accusing Lopez of distributing doughnuts and envelopes of cash to election judges in his ward. Despite these accusations and a campaign that saw Lopez frequently appearing on Fox News but raising limited funds, García secured his victory. The Associated Press called the race in favor of García, marking his first contested Democratic primary win since his initial election to Congress in 2018. This victory was part of a broader trend of incumbents, including Democratic U.S. Representatives Danny Davis, Sean Casten, and Bill Foster, successfully holding off their challengers.
Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia survives primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez, AP projects https://t.co/EY8ZzmrnRK https://t.co/RwaO8OSAFY
Three-term U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García on Tuesday defeated Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez to win his first contested Democratic primary since being elected to Congress in 2018, according to The Associated Press. https://t.co/AkG1iGVCaX
A good night for incumbents as Democratic U.S. Reps. Danny Davis, Jesús "Chuy" García, Sean Casten and Bill Foster hold off challengers. Story with @StacyStClair, @jrbullington and @byoliviastevens. https://t.co/MXb7RfEzf1
Three-term U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García has won the Democratic primary against Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, the Associated Press projected. https://t.co/FvnjY2uhn3 https://t.co/lSwjdEG1qz
Update: Chuy Garcia wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 4th Congressional District: https://t.co/BVreLJUHJA https://t.co/3yWZYfn75E
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
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