Bio
Patty Garcia holds a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (IL-04). She is the Democratic nominee in the IL-04 primary β running uncontested β and is considered the institutional heir to Chuy Garcia's progressive legacy in the heavily Latino southwest Chicago district. Daughter of Mexican immigrants. Strong support from labor unions and progressive organizations.
Prior office: Chief of Staff to Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (IL-04)