Chuy García’s former chief of staff wins House election in Illinois

Patty Garcia is projected to win the House election for Illinois' 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The child of Mexican immigrants defeated three other candidates to secure the seat. Garcia previously served as the district director and chief of staff for Representative Jesús “Chuy” García, whom she will now succeed. This victory ensures that the former staffer takes over the congressional role previously held by her former boss in the Illinois district.