Rep. Luis Gutierrez wont run for re-election, sources say...
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Gutierrez won’t run for re-election, sources say, as Garcia preps bid to succeed him in Congress
Hal Dardick, Rick Pearson and Bill Ruthhart
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Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won’t seek re-election next year, sources said Monday night, setting off a domino effect in Chicago Latino politics.
Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia plans to start gathering signatures on Tuesday to seek Gutierrez’s congressional seat, the sources said. And 22nd Ward Ald. Ricardo Munoz plans to runs for Garcia’s Cook County Board seat, they added.
The decision marks a swift change from Monday morning, when Gutierrez’s campaign filed his paperwork to secure a spot on the March 20 primary ballot, and Garcia filed to seek re-election to the County Board.
Gutierrez, an immigration reform advocate with a high national profile on the issue, has been in Congress since 1993, representing the 4th District. He turns 64 next month. That long tenure has led to a lot of pent-up political ambition, and Gutierrez’s retirement provides an opportunity for candidates who can quickly put together a campaign.
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-luis-gutierrez-chuy-garcia-congress-story.html
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