Quigley, Hanson appear headed for rematch in 5th Congressional District

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.

With an estimated 92% of Democratic ballots counted, Quigley had 67,517 votes and was declared the victor by The Associated Press. Matt Conroy had 25,013 votes, Ellen Corley had 7,618 votes and Anthony Michael Tamez had 2,969, according to unofficial results.

With 79% of ballots counted in the GOP primary, Hanson had 10,617 votes, enough for The Associated Press to crown him the winner. Barry Wicker had 2,475 votes and Kimball Ladien had 1,665.

The rematch has become something of a regular event. Quigley, who has held the seat since 2009, has faced Hanson in the last four elections. In each contest, he has resoundingly defeated his Republican challenger, with percentages ranging from 69% to 76%.

Quigley easily handled his three challengers, one of whom, Tamez, didn’t bother to show up for candidate forums or endorsement interviews.

Both Conroy and Corley attacked Quigley for receiving AIPAC money and supporting Israel, but Quigley countered by touting his experience and his ability to funnel federal dollars to local projects, including Barrington’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and Mount Prospect’s pedestrian bridge from Meadows to Melas Park.

Hanson, a commercial real estate broker, advertised himself as a noncareer politician who is aligned with President Donald Trump and is focused on fiscal issues.

He easily defeated Wicker, who emphasized his 10 years in financial institutions and a background as a licensed engineer, and Ladien, a psychiatrist who claimed an ability to bring people together.

The 5th District includes parts of Cook and Lake counties.