Mike Quigley (politician)

Michael Bruce Quigley (born October 17, 1958) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since the April 7, 2009 special election. The district includes most of Chicago's North Side and several of its western suburbs. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Quigley is a former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, where he represented Chicago's northside neighborhoods of Lakeview, Uptown, and Rogers Park. He previously taught environmental policy and Chicago politics as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago.^[1]

Mike Quigley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office April 7, 2009
Preceded by	Rahm Emanuel
Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from the 10th district
In office 1998–2009
Preceded by	Maria Pappas
Succeeded by	Bridget Gainer
Personal details
Born	Michael Bruce Quigley (1958-10-17) October 17, 1958 (age 64) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Barbara Quigley ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	2
Education	Roosevelt University (BA) University of Chicago (MPP) Loyola University Chicago (JD)
Website	House website

Early life, education, and early political career

Quigley was raised in Carol Stream, Illinois, where he graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1977. He then attended Roosevelt University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Quigley moved into the Lakeview area of Chicago in 1982, and became involved in community activities. He attended the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree, and the University of Chicago, where he earned a master's degree in public policy.

Cook County Board of Commissioners

Quigley was first elected to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1998, succeeding Maria Pappas, who was elected Cook County Treasurer.^[2] During his tenure, he gained a reputation as a reformer, opposing tax hikes supported by Cook County Board President John Stroger and later his son and successor Todd Stroger. Quigley contended the county could operate more efficiently, and presented reports to support his position. He also challenged the practice of finding jobs for Democratic officials with the Cook County Forest Preserve District.^[3]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2009

Main article: 2009 Illinois's 5th congressional district special election

In early 2009, incumbent U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel of Illinois's 5th congressional district resigned to become White House Chief of Staff to newly elected President Barack Obama. The congressional vacancy was filled via the special election. Quigley was one of 12 candidates to file in the Democratic primary—the real contest in this heavily Democratic district. He was endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times, which called him "a constant advocate for fiscal responsibility and a watchdog against waste and corruption".^[4] He was also endorsed by the Chicago Tribune, which cited Quigley's efforts to improve county government, noting, "If Quigley's ideas had all been put in place, the county would not be crying now for more money".^[5] He won the March special primary with 22% of the vote. The second-place candidate, State Representative John Fritchey, received 18%.^[6] After the primary, Quigley won the April special election with 69% of the vote over Republican challenger Rosanna Pulido.^[7] The district and its predecessors have been in Democratic hands for all but three years since 1909.

2010

Main article: 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois § District 5

Quigley won reelection to his first full term in 2010 with 71% of the vote.^[8]

2012

Main article: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois § District 5

After redistricting, Quigley's district was pushed into DuPage County. The new district absorbed the home of 13th district Republican Congresswoman Judy Biggert. But Biggert opted to run in the 11th district, the successor to the old 13th. The old 5th is only slightly less Democratic than its predecessor; Obama won the district in 2008 with 70% (down three points from the old 5th), and 2010 Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias carried it with 55% of the vote.^[9] No Democrat filed to run against him. Only one Republican filed, self-employed businessman Dan Schmitt.^[10]

Tenure

On July 12, 2017, Quigley introduced H. R. 2884, "The Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act (COVFEFE Act)".^[11] The bill would require the National Archives to preserve and store social media posts by the President of the United States. It was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the same day, yet saw no further congressional action.^[12]

Gun control

In May 2011, Quigley sponsored an amendment to the Patriot Act prohibiting the sale of weapons to people on the FBI's Terrorist Watch List.^[13] He believed that the Republican limitation of civil liberties under the Patriot Act contradicted their unwillingness to limit Second Amendment rights. This bill, proposed as an amendment to the Patriot Act, came under fire from Representatives James Sensenbrenner Jr. and Louie Gohmert, who argued that it would infringe on the Second Amendment rights of those mistakenly placed on the Terrorist Watch List. The bill failed on a party-line House Judiciary panel vote, 21–11.^[13]

Public health

Quigley has received a rating of 100 (on a scale of 1 to 100) from the American Public Health Association, indicating his strong support of healthcare legislation. In April 2011, he voted against Paul Ryan's budget plan (which involved budget cuts to Medicare, as well as decreased government funding to help citizens procure health insurance). Also in April 2011, Quigley voted against repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" fund, a fund focused on Community and Clinical Prevention of chronic diseases, as well as allotting money towards health-care infrastructure and research. He also voted for increases in government spending on physical and occupational therapy.

In March 2021, Quigley announced his support for the Medicare for All Act of 2021 introduced by Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell.^[14]

Environment

A Sierra Club member since high school, Quigley initially joined politics because of his desire to help the environment through legislation. He has enacted this desire through supporting the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a 2009 bill to create an emissions trading plan which passed in the House of Representatives, but was defeated in the Senate. Quigley also introduced the Federal Birdsafe Buildings Bill, a 2011 initiative to make all buildings built by the General Services Administration built with the maximum amount of bird-safe materials and features. In April 2011, he voted to prohibit invasive research on great apes.

Veterans

Quigley supports veterans' benefits, and has worked to improve healthcare and education opportunities for them.^[15] His district office is also known to make services available to veterans whenever they need it, such as helping one veteran receive medals that he had been waiting over 20 years to receive.^[16] In 2013, Quigley introduced a bill to the House to prevent veterans from entering into debt to pay for tuition before GI benefits are received. His hope was to provide greater educational opportunities to veterans with this bill.^[17]

Abortion

Quigley supports reproductive rights, and voted against banning federal health coverage for abortions.^[18] He also supports federal funding for family planning and sex education, as well as creating more preventive steps to avoid unwanted pregnancies altogether.^[15]

LGBTQ rights

Quigley supports LGBTQ rights, and showed his support in 2012 by participating in National Coming Out Day as a show of solidarity.^[18][19] He has called for the FDA to revoke its ban on allowing blood donations from gay and bisexual men.^[19]

In September 2014, Quigley was one of 69 members of Congress to sign a letter to then-FDA commissioner Sylvia Burwell requesting that the FDA revise its policy banning donation of corneas and other tissues by men who have had sex with another man in the preceding five years.^[20][21]

Committee assignments

116th Congress

• Committee on Appropriations
  • Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (Chair)
  • Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
• Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence and Counterproliferation
  • Subcommittee on Strategic Technologies and Advanced Research

115th Congress

• Appropriations Committee
  • Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG)
  • Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD)
• Intelligence Committee
  • Subcommittee on Emerging Threats
  • Subcommittee on the NSA and Cybersecurity

114th Congress

• Intelligence Committee

113th Congress

• Appropriations Committee
  • Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
  • Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

112th Congress

• Committee on the Judiciary
  • Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
  • Subcommittee on the Constitution
• Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs (Ranking Member)
  • Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations

Caucus memberships

• Congressional Arts Caucus^[22]
• Congressional Transparency Caucus^[23]
• New Democrat Coalition^[24]
• United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus^[25]
• U.S.-Japan Caucus^[26]
• Veterinary Medicine Caucus^[27]

Other political activities

Quigley considered running for mayor of Chicago in 2019, after Rahm Emanuel indicated he would not seek reelection, but ultimately did not.^[28] In early 2022, it was reported that Quigley was considering a run for mayor in 2023.^[29][30] In April 2022, he announced he would not enter the race.^[31]

Electoral history

Cook County Board of Commissioners

1998

1998 Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district Democratic primary^[32]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	11,185	44.78
	Democratic	Ralph Martire	6,799	27.22
	Democratic	Peter Miller	2,604	10.43
	Democratic	Brian J. Berg	2,536	10.15
	Democratic	Stefanos "Scott" Venable	1,854	7.42
Total votes			24,978	100

1998 Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district election^[33]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	56,208	100
Total votes			56,208	100

2002

2002 Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district Democratic primary^[34]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	22,357	72.04
	Democratic	Mary Ellen E. Daly	12,127	27.96
Total votes			34,484	100

2002 Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district election^[35]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	60,457	100
Total votes			60,457	100

2006

2006 Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district Democratic primary^[36]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	26,207	100
Total votes			26,207	100

2006 Cook County Board of Commissioners 10th district election^[37]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	62,905	100
Total votes			62,905	100

Congressional

2009 (special)

Illinois 5th Congressional District Special Democratic Primary, 2009^[38]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley	12,118	22.04
	Democratic	John A. Fritchey	9,835	17.89
	Democratic	Sara Feigenholtz	9,194	16.72
	Democratic	Victor A. Forys	6,428	11.67
	Democratic	Patrick J. O'Connor	6,388	11.62
	Democratic	Charles J. Wheelan	3,681	6.69
	Democratic	Tom Geoghegan	3,342	6.08
	Democratic	Paul J. Bryar	1,111	2.02
	Democratic	Jan H. Donatelli	892	1.62
	Democratic	Frank Annunzio	755	1.37
	Democratic	Cary Capparelli	714	1.30
	Democratic	Carlos A. Monteagudo	521	0.95
	Democratic	Roger A. Thompson III	10	0.02
Total votes			54,989	100.0

Illinois 5th Congressional District Special General Election, 2009^[39]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley	30,561	69.24
	Republican	Rosanna Pulido	10,662	24.16
	Green	Matt Reichel	2,911	6.60
	Write-in votes	Frances E. Farley	3	0.01
	Write-in Votes	Goran Davidovac	1	0.00
Total votes			44,138	100.0

2010

Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2010^[40]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	56,667	100
Total votes			56,667	100

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2010^[41]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	108,360	70.62
	Republican	David Ratowitz	38,935	25.38
	Green	Matthew Reichel	6,140	4.0
Total votes			153,435	100.0

2012

Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012^[40]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	37,967	100
Total votes			37,967	100

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2012^[42]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	177,729	65.73
	Republican	Dan Schmitt	77,289	28.59
	Green	Nancy Wade	15,359	5.68
Total votes			270,377	100.0

2014

Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2014^[40]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	26,364	100
Total votes			26,364	100

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2014^[43]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	116,364	63.23
	Republican	Vince Kolber	56,350	30.62
	Green	Nancy Wade	11,305	6.14
Total votes			184,019	100.0

2016

Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2016^[40]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	127,679	100
Total votes			127,679	100

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2016^[44]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	212,842	67.84
	Republican	Vince Kolber	86,222	27.48
	Green	Rob Sherman	14,657	4.67
	Write-in votes	Michael Krynski	3	0.00
Total votes			313,724	100.0

2018

Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2018^[45]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	66,254	62.46
	Democratic	Sameena Mustafa	25,591	24.13
	Democratic	Benjamin Thomas Wolf	10,032	9.46
	Democratic	Steven J. Schwartzberg	4,196	3.96
Total votes			106,073	100.0

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2018^[46]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	213,992	76.66
	Republican	Tom Hanson	65,134	23.33
	Write-in votes	Frank Rowder	5	0.00
Total votes			279,131	100.0

2020

Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2020^[47]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	97,865	75.10
	Democratic	Brian Burns	32,440	24.90
Total votes			142,062	100.0

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2020^[48]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	255,661	70.77
	Republican	Tommy Hanson	96,200	26.63
	Green	Thomas J. Wilda	9,408	2.60
	Write-in votes	Frank Rowder	2	0.00
Total votes			361,271	100.0

2022

Illinois 5th Congressional District General Election, 2022^[49]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Quigley (incumbent)	190,999	69.56
	Republican	Tommy Hanson	79,112	28.81
	Independent	Jerico Matias Cruz	4,439	1.61
Total votes			274,550	100.0

Awards and recognition

In 2009, Quigley was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame as a Friend of the Community.^[50]

Personal life

Quigley and his wife Barbara have two daughters, Alyson and Meghan.

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External links

 

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Rahm Emanuel	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th congressional district 2009–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Paul Tonko	United States representatives by seniority 93rd	Succeeded by Judy Chu