Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
IL-05 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationIllinois
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports comprehensive tax reform that broadens the base by eliminating special‑interest tax breaks and prioritizes public investment (infrastructure, housing, services) while opposing raising taxes on some local entities. Emphasizes reinvestment and targeted federal spending to grow the economy rather than across‑the‑board local tax hikes.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act and opposes privatizing Medicare; advocates protecting and expanding access to care including opposing Medicaid funding cuts and allowing Medicare drug price negotiation. Also supports reproductive health access and repeal of the Hyde Amendment to expand insurance coverage for abortion care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including earned pathways to citizenship, protection for DACA recipients and parolees, and expanded legal humanitarian pathways; has sponsored legislation to provide permanent residency to humanitarian parolees. Has proposed restricting DHS/ICE/CBP funding and called for major changes to immigration enforcement practices, including significant reform or dismantling of ICE in its current form.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law and affirms abortion as a fundamental right. Cosponsors and advocates for federal legislation to protect abortion access, repeal funding restrictions like the Hyde Amendment, and expand related reproductive-health protections and access. Serves in the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus and has joined legal briefs and bills to protect medication abortion and cross-state access to care.
Climate & Energy
Supports transitioning to cleaner energy and strengthening environmental protections through federal policy and grid investments; sponsors legislation to streamline transmission, improve grid efficiency, and back clean-energy technologies. Has opposed efforts to weaken environmental regulations and promotes conservation and Great Lakes protection.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun safety measures including an assault weapons ban, expanded/universal background checks, and laws to improve firearm tracing and curb illegal gun trafficking. Has repeatedly sponsored or co-sponsored legislation to expand background check reporting, crack down on illegal firearms flows, and joined efforts to ban military-style assault weapons. Supports funding and federal measures aimed at reducing gun violence in communities.
News
Mike Quigley has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race, joining a crowded field challenging Mayor Brandon Johnson. He says his campaign will focus on pensions, procurement, zoning reform, and opposing new taxes. Recent reports also show he has raised just over $300,000 so far, while polls and coverage suggest the race is still taking shape and several other candidates are also moving in.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Mike Quigley for IL-05 Democratic nominee?
American Federation of Government Employees
Public endorsement
American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Mike Quigley for reelection to Congress.
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Public figure
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Mike Quigley in the 2026 Illinois primary election.
Daily Herald
Public figure
Daily Herald endorsed Mike Quigley in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois's 5th Congressional District.
Humane World Action Fund
Political organization
Humane World Action Fund endorsed Mike Quigley for reelection in Illinois's 5th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
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Source: FEC
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