Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Criticizes Rep. García's Election Process Actions

Question of House Privileges Raised

• 📌 Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sought recognition to raise a question of the privileges of the House.
• 📜 The basis for this was a resolution detailing actions taken by Representative Chuy García regarding the Democratic primary ballot filing.

Allegations Against Rep. García

• 🗓️ On October 27th, 2025, Rep. García filed nominating petitions for the March 2026 Democratic primary.
• 📄 On November 5th, 2025, the last day to file, Rep. García's chief of staff submitted her own paperwork for the primary.
• ❌ On November 6th, after the filing deadline, Rep. García announced he would not seek another term and would withdraw his petitions.
• 🎯 It is alleged that Rep. García's chief of staff was the only Democrat to file at his direction, thereby undermining the process of a free and fair election.

Resolution and House Procedure

• 🏛️ The resolution states that Rep. García's actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the Constitution.
• ⚖️ The proposed resolution calls for the House of Representatives to disapprove of the behavior of Rep. García.
• ⏳ The House Speaker will designate a time within two legislative days to determine if the resolution constitutes a question of privilege and for its potential consideration.