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2026 Race · Illinois

U.S. House (District 5)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Illinois is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Mike Quigley (Democratic) and Tom Hanson (Republican). The seat is currently held by Mike Quigley (Democratic), who has served since April 2009, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Tom Hanson

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mike Quigley

Democratic · Since April 2009

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8205

    Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

  • HR.8830

    Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026

2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Illinois in 2026?

Mike Quigley (Democratic) and Tom Hanson (Republican). Mike Quigley is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Illinois and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mike Quigley, a Democratic, currently represents Illinois, serving since April 2009.

What committees does Mike Quigley serve on?

Mike Quigley serves on House Committee on Appropriations and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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