USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyIllinois · Illinois's 4th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Chuy García
Profile
Jesús G. "Chuy" García is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 4th congressional district since 2019. A prominent progressive figure, he previously served on the Chicago City Council, in the Illinois Senate, and on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Throughout his career, García has been a vocal advocate for immigrant-friendly policies and community development. He has twice run for mayor of Chicago, in 2015 and 2023, and remains a significant influence in local and national Democratic politics.
Details
- Born
- April 12, 1956 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Durango, Mexico
- Education
- St. Rita High School, University of Illinois Chicago
- Career
- Legal Assistance Foundation staff, assistant director of the Little Village Neighborhood Housing Service, executive director of the Little Village Community Development Corporation
