Anthony Tamez

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Anthony Tamez

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IL-05 Democratic nominee?

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MAR 24, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current rolePolitical candidate

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationIllinois

BackgroundPolitical candidate

Notable personal detailsAnthony Michael Tamez is a Democratic candidate who ran in the March 17, 2026 Illinois primary for U.S. House in Illinois’ 5th Congressional District. He has served with Chicago’s police-accountability ecosystem, including as a member of the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) and in a community engagement role connected to the CCPSA structure. He registered a principal campaign committee, Tamez for Congress, with the Federal Election Commission in 2025.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Anthony Tamez has said he would prioritize health equity if elected and lists health equity among his campaign priorities. He has not published detailed policy prescriptions (for example, about Medicare for All, a public option, or market-based reforms) in the sources found. The available statements are general commitments to advancing health equity rather than specific legislative proposals.

Climate & Energy

Anthony Tamez has engaged in local environmental and stewardship work (co‑founding the First Nations Garden and securing city grant funding) and lists community investment priorities, but there are no clear public statements or detailed policy proposals on federal climate or energy policy in available campaign or news materials. The available sources describe environmental/land stewardship activity and campaign priorities but do not specify positions on emissions targets, fossil fuels, carbon pricing, or major clean‑energy legislation.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports enforcing the Chicago Police consent decree and advancing police accountability through co-governance; emphasizes community safety and accountability measures rather than defunding police. Positions emphasize reforming police practices as part of public-safety responses to gun violence and related harms.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Anthony Tamez is in the news because Illinois election officials released the final vote totals from the March 17 primary in DuPage and suburban Cook counties. The results covered a wide range of races, including local and legislative contests, but the provided summary does not say which race Tamez was in or how he performed. Overall, the update mainly confirms the primary results rather than any new campaign development.

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