Democratic Rep. Gutierrez of Illinois won't run for re-election, sources say
by Hal Dardick, Rick Pearson and Bill Ruthhart, Chicago Tribune
Nov 28, 2017
3 minutes
CHICAGO - Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois 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 Alderman 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,
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