Incumbent
Mike Quigley
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
$185.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Mike Quigley is trading at 97% to win the IL-05 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age67 years old (Oct 17, 1958)
GenderMale
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LocationIllinois
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationRoosevelt University — B.A. (Political Science)
Notable personal detailsMichael Bruce Quigley is a U.S. Representative who has represented Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. Before Congress, he served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners (1998–2009). He earned degrees from Roosevelt University, the University of Chicago, and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Mike Quigley has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race, joining a crowded field challenging incumbent Brandon Johnson. He says his campaign will focus on pensions, procurement, zoning reform, and opposing new taxes. Since then, he has been preparing to qualify for the ballot as the race moves into the petition phase. Recent fundraising reports also show him trailing some rivals, with just over $300,000 raised.
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Mike Quigley for Illinois 5th Congressional District
Campaign Fundraising
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