U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia inches closer to joining crowded mayor race

U.S. Rep. Jesus Garcia on Wednesday inched closer to reprising his charismatic 2015 race for mayor, saying the chances of him challenging a vulnerable Mayor Lori Lightfoot are now "50-50."

The change in tune could turn out to be a game-changer.

He said he was seriously considering joining the increasingly crowded field seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.

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Garcia inches closer to joining crowded race for mayor

In March, the Democratic congressman all but ruled out a mayoral campaign — despite calling Lightfoot more vulnerable than any Chicago mayor in 40 years. Now, he's pegging the odds that he will run at 50-50.

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