The Associated Press has declared Democratic incumbent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia the winner in the Chicago-based 4th Congressional District.
Garcia sought a third term in the newly configured district now centered around his Southwest Side base, facing off against Republican James Falakos and Ed Hershey of the Working Class Party.
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While Garcia was the overwhelming favorite in Tuesday’s election, he may have a bigger political prize in mind.
He took two steps last week toward announcing a run for Chicago mayor, amending his campaign committee to support a City Hall run and filing an economic disclosure statement.
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Garcia also released the results of an internal poll that shows he would beat Mayor Lori Lightfoot in a runoff.
Falakos owns a heating and air conditioning and a solar power company. He advocates for reduced government spending to lower inflation, and nuclear power for energy independence.
Hershey is a teacher at Lindblom High School in West Englewood.
