U.S. House Illinois District 5 General

About This Race

The 2026 general election for U.S. House Illinois District 5 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes parts of Chicago and its western and northwestern suburbs, and the race determines who will serve in the 119th Congress.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 11, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, residents must register by October 11, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. On Election Day, voters can cast their ballot at their assigned polling place, or vote early in person from October 24 to November 1, 2026, at designated early voting sites. A valid ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide ID verification; otherwise, no ID is needed to vote in person if already registered.

Incumbent

Democratic

Mike Quigley

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

Biography

Mike Quigley is the incumbent Democratic representative first elected in 2009, serving his ninth term in Congress. He is running for re-election to continue his work on government transparency, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protection, citing the need to defend democratic institutions and expand access to affordable healthcare.

Campaign Website

Republican

Tommy Hanson

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

Biography

Tommy Hanson is a small business owner and former Chicago police officer running as a Republican challenger in IL-05. He is campaigning on public safety, economic opportunity, and election integrity, arguing that the district needs new leadership focused on crime reduction and fiscal responsibility.

Campaign Website

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