Quigley Wins 10th Term, Defeating Hanson In Illinois' 5th District: NBC

CHICAGO — Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley won a 10th term Tuesday, defeating Republican Tommy Hanson in Illinois’ 5th Congressional District, according to NBC News. The .Associated Press also called the race for Quigley

The election marked their fifth consecutive general-election matchup.

As of approximately 8:09 p.m., Quigley had 77,885 votes, or 74.9 percent, to Hanson’s 26,128 votes, or 25.1 percent, according to The New York Times’ results page.

About 36 percent of votes were reported. Polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Quigley has represented the district since winning a 2009 special election to replace Rahm Emanuel, who left Congress to become President Barack Obama’s chief of staff. Before entering Congress, Quigley served on the Cook County Board from 1998 to 2009.

The district includes parts of Chicago’s North and Northwest sides and the northwest suburbs, including portions of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and Palatine.

Quigley’s congressional priorities include reproductive rights, environmental protection, gun violence prevention, health care and LGBTQ rights. He also has emphasized opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration.

Hanson, a Chicago real estate professional, emphasized affordability and his business background in his responses to Patch’s candidate questionnaire.

The Republican advocated reducing household costs, encouraging economic growth and addressing government waste. He supported Trump’s tariffs while saying ICE should operate only in states that request its services.

Both candidates won contested primaries in March. Quigley defeated three Democratic challengers, while Hanson prevailed in a three-candidate Republican field.

Quigley and Hanson previously faced each other in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024. Quigley won their 2024 matchup with approximately 69 percent of the vote to Hanson’s 31 percent.

The congressional seat carries a two-year term.

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Election results are unofficial until certified by election authorities.