U.S. House Illinois District 5 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 5 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to nominate candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th congressional district. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a two-year term in Congress.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: June 16, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts: June 3, 2026
Early Voting Ends: June 15, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, residents must register by May 21, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. Early voting begins June 3, 2026, and runs through June 15, 2026, at designated polling places; voters must present a valid ID if registering on Election Day or if it's their first time voting in the jurisdiction.

Incumbent

Democratic

Mike Quigley

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district

Biography

Mike Quigley is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th district, serving since 2009. A former Cook County Commissioner, he is running for re-election to continue his work on government transparency, LGBTQ+ rights, and mental health care reform.

Campaign Website

Republican

Tommy Hanson

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district

Biography

Tommy Hanson is a small business owner and veteran running as a Republican challenger in Illinois's 5th district. He is campaigning on a platform of economic growth, public safety, and reducing government overreach.

Campaign Website

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