U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his position in 2026, a source confirmed to CBS News Chicago on Monday night. Garcia's chief of staff has also filed petitions to run for his seat in Congress.

While Garcia filed nominating petitions last month to run for reelection, his chief of staff, Patty Garcia (no relation to the congressman), filed her own nominating petitions on Monday, the last day to officially enter the race, according to Illinois State Board of Elections records. They were the only two who filed to run in the Democratic primary. 

The congressman's government and campaign offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Rep. Garcia has served in Congress since 2019. He also previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the Illinois Senate, and the Chicago City Council. He has also twice run for mayor of Chicago, most recently in 2023. 

Garcia is now the fifth Democratic member of Congress from Illinois to opt against running for another term next year. 

Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi are giving up their seats in the House to run for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat in the Senate. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Danny Davis are retiring at the end of their terms. 

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