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  Quigley, Mike
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AffiliationDemocratic   
NameMike Quigley
Address1244 W. Eddy
Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States
EmailNone
Website[Link]
Born October 17, 1958
Died Still Living (66 years)
ContributorCOSDem
Last ModifedNCdem
May 09, 2024 03:47pm
Tags Married - Christian -
InfoMike Quigley was elected to Congress to represent Illinois’ 5th District on April 7, 2009. In his first term,Mike continues to be driven by the same principles and values that Chicagoans have known for over twenty years.

He began his career serving as an aide to former 44th Ward Alderman Bernie Hansen and became a champion for environmental protection, equal rights, and ethical, open government. As the Commissioner from Cook County’s 10th District, Quigley fought for transparency, accountability, and fiscal sanity, earning the reputation as an honest and effective leader on reform.

During his time on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Quigley sponsored every piece of major environmental legislation adopted by Cook County government, and still regularly participates in local clean-up and restoration efforts, earning him awards from the Audubon Society and the Sierra Club. The Chicago Reader has said he is “arguably the greenest elected official in Chicago.”

Quigley has also fought for equal rights for those in the LGBT community, additional protections for victims of domestic abuse, and a woman’s right to choose.

A staunch advocate for government reform and accountability, Quigley wrote several revolutionary memos laying out detailed plans for the “reinventing” of Cook County government, to make it more efficient and more responsive to its citizens.

Quigley did his undergraduate work at Roosevelt University, earned a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, and a law degree from the Loyola University School of Law, all in Chicago. He also served as an adjunct professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago and Roosevelt University, lecturing on politics, the environment and local government. He was a practicing lawyer for almost twenty years.

Congressman Quigley sits on the House Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and has continued his strong commitment to those issues important to him and the 5th District.

Quigley lives with his wife Barbara, daughters Alyson and Meghan, and two dogs in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood where he has lived since 1982. In his free time, he roots for the Cubs and enjoys playing ice hockey.

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Date Category Headline Article Contributor
May 10, 2010 08:00pm Op-Ed by Candidate Quigley: Blago trial will harm Dems – and GOP too  Article COSDem 
Apr 08, 2009 03:00pm News Rep.-elect Quigley to be sworn in April 21  Article COSDem 
Mar 26, 2009 01:15pm News No ‘Rahmbo,’ But Illinois House Special Favorite is Ready  Article COSDem 

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  03/17/2020 IL District 05 - D Primary Won 75.10% (+50.21%)
  01/03/2019 US House Appropriations Committee Majority Members Won 3.46% (-2.81%)
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  03/15/2016 IL District 05 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2014 IL - District 05 Won 63.23% (+32.61%)
  11/06/2012 IL - District 05 Won 65.73% (+37.15%)
  03/20/2012 IL District 05 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
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  04/07/2009 IL - District 05 - Special Election Won 69.24% (+45.08%)
  03/03/2009 IL District 5 - Special D Primary Won 22.04% (+4.15%)
  11/07/2006 Cook County Commissioner 10 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/2002 Cook County Commissioner 10 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1998 Cook County Commissioner 10 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  04/02/1991 Chicago Ward 46 Lost 47.05% (-5.91%)
  02/26/1991 Chicago Ward 46 - Primary Won 48.27% (+0.00%)
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Chicago Ward 30 - Feb 28, 2023 D Jessica W. Gutierrez
Chicago Ward 45 - Feb 28, 2023 N Megan Mathias
IL US President - D Primary - Mar 17, 2020 D Joe Biden
Chicago Ward 46 - Feb 26, 2019 D James Cappleman
IL Governor - D Primary - Mar 20, 2018 D J. B. Pritzker
IL District 08 - D Primary - Mar 15, 2016 D Raja Krishnamoorthi
Chicago Mayor - Feb 22, 2011 D Rahm Emanuel
IL US Senate - D Primary - Feb 02, 2010 D Alexander "Alexi" Giannoulias
Cook County State's Attorney - D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Larry Suffredin
IL US President - D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Barack Obama
Cook County Recorder of Deeds- D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Ed H. Smith
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