Mike Quigley
US House, 5th District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic. Incumbent.
Campaign site (quigleyforcongress.com)
Running on
In his 2026 Sun-Times questionnaire, Quigley says the most important issue facing his constituents is the affordability crisis, and that he will keep prioritizing federal funding for transportation infrastructure and housing through his seat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. He also lists transparency and accountability, defending the LGBTQ+ community, environmental protection, and bipartisan problem-solving. His campaign site issues page adds mandatory background checks on all gun sales, comprehensive immigration reform, opposition to privatizing Medicare, and a diplomacy-first foreign policy.
Background
He served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 1998 to 2009 and taught environmental policy and Chicago politics as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago.
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