Mike Quigley Wins Democratic Primary For 5th Congressional District Seat
CHICAGO — Rep. Mike Quigley defeated three challengers Tuesday to secure the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ 5th Congressional District seat.
Quigley had 66 percent of the vote, with 85 percent of votes counted, according to unofficial results. The Associated Press declared Quigley the winner about 8 p.m.
Quigley, who has represented the North Side and northwest suburban district since 2009, faced Democratic challengers Matt Conroy, Ellen A. Corley and Anthony Michael Tamez in the primary.
The 5th District covers much of Chicago’s North Side and parts of the northwest suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines and Glenview. The district has long leaned Democratic.
Quigley entered the race as the clear favorite, having won reelection multiple times without facing serious primary opposition.
During the campaign, the longtime congressman highlighted housing affordability, health care and infrastructure investments as key priorities for the district.
“There are people …