Matt Conroy
IL-05 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleLearning and development specialist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundLearning and development specialist
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EducationNortheastern University — B.A. in Economics (2011)
Notable personal detailsMatthew Conroy is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 5th Congressional District. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Northeastern University in 2011. His campaign biography says he was born and raised in Brooklyn and later moved to Chicago, and that his career included roles in manufacturing, tech, and finance.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports significantly higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations, proposes a net-worth tax on billionaires and raising the corporate tax rate, while providing targeted tax relief and credits for middle-class families. Advocates closing loopholes, enforcing a global minimum corporate tax, and strengthening IRS enforcement to ensure wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal healthcare. Campaign materials list universal healthcare as a top policy priority and emphasize expanding access to coverage.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and frames his campaign around a compassionate, inclusive approach to policy. Immigration is listed among his priorities on his campaign website alongside protections for women and LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive policy goals.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports enshrining reproductive rights into federal law, codifying Roe v. Wade, and guaranteeing access to abortion and reproductive healthcare while opposing state laws that criminalize such care. Proposes federal measures to ensure coverage of abortion/reproductive services and to protect patients and providers from state prosecution for out-of-state care.
Climate & Energy
Supports a rapid transition off fossil fuels toward sustainable energy with major investments in public transit, EV adoption, and clean energy; proposes holding polluters accountable and rebalancing infrastructure funding to prioritize mass transit and emissions reductions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks for all gun sales, a federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a national red flag law with due process, national licensing and waiting periods, and repeal of legal immunity for gun manufacturers.
News
Matt Conroy 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 local and statewide races, including contested contests that advanced winners to the November ballot. The summary provided does not give any specific update about Conroy’s own race or outcome.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Matt Conroy for IL-05 Democratic nominee?
CAIR Action Midwest
Public endorsement
CAIR Action Midwest endorsed Matt Conroy for U.S. Congress, IL-5.
The Independent Political Organization
Public figure
The Independent Political Organization endorsed Matt Conroy for Congress.
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO)
Public endorsement
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization endorsed Matt Conroy.
Northside Democracy for America
Public endorsement
Northside Democracy for America endorsed Matt Conroy for Congress.
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