Mike Quigley Wins Another Term Representing Illinois’ 5th District

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley has won reelection to represent Illinois’ 5th Congressional District, securing another term in Washington as he campaigns to become Chicago’s next mayor. Quigley defeated Republican challenger Tommy Hanson, claiming 74.8 percent of the vote with 38.7 percent of votes counted, with The Associated Press calling the race at 8:09 p.m. Quigley, a Chicago Democrat, has represented the district since 2009. The 5th District covers much of Chicago’s North Side and parts of the northwest suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines and Glenview. It is a longtime Democratic stronghold. In an interview Tuesday before polls closed, Quigley told Block Club he started his Election Day speaking with students at Truman College, volunteering at a local food pantry and making calls to political allies around the country. He also tracked turnout and checked in with candidates, congratulating winners and consoling those whose races were not going their way.

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