Whereas, on October 27, 2025, Representative Chuy García of Illinois filed nominating petitions to be on the Democratic primary ballot in March 2026;

Whereas, on November 5, 2025, on the last day of filing, Representative García’s Chief of Staff, Patty García, submitted her own paperwork to enter the Democratic primary;

Whereas, on November 6, after the filing deadline, Representative García confirmed that he would not be seeking another term in 2026 and would be withdrawing his nominating petitions;

Whereas Representative García’s Chief of Staff was the only Democrat who filed to run in the primary at the direction of Representative García, undermining the process of a free and fair election; and

Whereas Representative García’s actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution: Now, therefore, be it