Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Illinois's 5th District

2 candidates on the ballot.1

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Mike Quigley
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently represents Illinois's 5th District in the U.S. House.
Tommy Hanson
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Mike QuigleyTommy Hanson
Party on the ballotDemocratic1Republican1
StatusIncumbent2Challenger
Raised$998,074 through October 14, 20263Not found in the public sources we checked
Cash on hand$1,102,6643Not found in the public sources we checked
Abortion lawHis campaign website says he fights for a woman's right to choose and trusts women to make their own health care choices.4,5,6His campaign website says he is pro-life.7
Federal spending levelsHis campaign website says the deficit can be brought under control only by subjecting the entire federal budget, including the Department of Defense, to targeted cuts, and that he has written a report with 60 recommendations for saving $2 trillion over ten years.6His campaign website says out-of-control federal spending is causing inflation, that Congress can reduce inflation by ending what he calls printing money, and that he would work to bring the federal government back to its limited constitutional powers.7

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Mike Quigley — 16 issues
  • Government funding and abortion
    Let Medicaid and other public programs cover abortion (ending the Hyde Amendment)
    His campaign website says he supports a full repeal of the Hyde Amendment.6
  • Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
    His campaign website says he is vice chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and supports full equality under the law.6
  • Police funding
    Increase police funding, for example to hire more officers
    His campaign website says he is fighting to put more police officers on the streets.5
  • Federal minimum wage
    His campaign website says he supports legislation to increase the minimum wage.6
  • Trade agreements
    His campaign website says he has demanded that all modern trade agreements include strong, enforceable labor and human rights provisions.6
  • Union fees and right-to-work laws
    His campaign website says he has been outspoken in opposing right-to-work laws, which it says reduce union budgets and weaken unions' ability to negotiate contracts.6
  • Union organizing rules
    Make it easier to form a union (for example, the PRO Act)
    His campaign website says he cosponsored the Employee Free Choice Act, believes in the right to organize, and strongly opposed legislation that would undermine efforts to streamline the unionization process.6
  • Same-sex marriage
    His campaign website says he consistently opposed the Defense of Marriage Act and advocated for its repeal.6
  • Military spending
    His campaign website says the Department of Defense is too often exempted from spending reductions and should be subject to targeted budget cuts, and describes him as a leading voice for smarter defense spending.5,6
  • AR-15-style rifles
    Ban the sale of these rifles
    His campaign website says he has cosponsored legislation to ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.6
  • Background checks for gun sales
    Require checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)
    His campaign website says he supports legislation that requires background checks on all gun sales, including sales at gun shows and online.6
  • Carry permits across state lines
    Let each state decide which permits to accept
    His campaign website says he is a vocal opponent of congressional efforts to impose a national concealed carry mandate.6
  • Federal Medicaid funding
    His campaign website says he has been a vocal opponent of cuts in Medicaid funding, which it says would seriously harm the health care workforce and the health plans of public sector workers.6
  • Health insurance system
    His campaign website says he voted for the Affordable Care Act, that despite its challenges it has made a positive difference for millions of Americans, and that he opposes any effort to privatize Medicare.6
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    His campaign website says he supports the DACA and DAPA programs and that the country needs comprehensive immigration reform that secures the borders and gives hardworking immigrants an earned pathway to citizenship.6
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    His campaign website says he has cosponsored legislation to allow price negotiation in the Medicare prescription drug program.6
Tommy Hanson — 8 issues
  • Cash bail and pretrial release
    His campaign website says he believes in prosecuting violent criminals and keeping them in jail as long as legally possible, with no early release and no reduced bail.7
  • Tariffs
    His campaign website lists implementing sensible tariffs among the ways he would raise federal revenue.8
  • Help for first-time homebuyers
    His campaign website lists helping first-time home purchasers buy their homes among his objectives.8
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    His campaign website says ICE would work only in states that request its services, leaving that decision to each state, which it says would reduce unwanted federal services and spending.8
  • Legal immigration levels
    His campaign website says he believes in robust, lawful immigration.7
  • Federal income tax rates
    His campaign website says he would replace individual income taxes, with corporations making up the difference, and would add sensible tariffs and a Fair Tax to raise federal revenue.8
  • Property taxes
    His campaign website lists lower real estate taxes among his objectives.8
  • Targeted tax breaks for individuals and families
    Add or expand breaks for costs such as education savings, adoption and selling a home
    His campaign website lists making credit card interest and education expenses, including tuition, tax deductible among his objectives.8

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.