Matt Conroy
IL-05 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLearning and development specialist
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundLearning and development specialist
EducationNortheastern University — Degree in Economics
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Notable personal detailsMatthew Conroy is a Democratic candidate who ran in the 2026 primary for Illinois' 5th Congressional District. He is a learning and development specialist and has worked across manufacturing, real estate, technology, and financial services. He attended Xavier High School and earned a degree in Economics from Northeastern University. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Lily.
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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.
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