Mike Quigley — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Illinois, 2026

Representative Mike Quigley advocates for the dismantling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the rebuilding of a new immigration enforcement agency, citing concerns about agency conduct. He voted against DHS funding and introduced an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill to cut funding for ICE and CBP unless major changes occur. Quigley also introduced the PROTECT Immigration Act to end the 287(g) program and emphasizes comprehensive immigration reform to address root causes of migration.

“Look, I voted no on DHS funding for this, and I'll vote no again. Reforms are no longer enough to course-correct here. We have to dismantle ICE and start over, rebuilding an immigration enforcement agency from the ground up. We need people keeping the border secure, making sure drugs and people aren't tracked into the country and removing the worst of the worst criminals. But they're not doing that. We've seen the horrors and the terror of what they're doing. So I don't trust this agency. I think you dismantle them and you start anew with the original mission of the agency in place." — Mike Quigley, NPR, February 11, 2026”

Congressman Mike Quigley voted for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to ensure access to affordable, quality health care. He advocates extending ACA subsidies to prevent premium hikes, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and capping out-of-pocket costs. He also secured funding for local health programs like Planned Parenthood and community health centers, and supported the National Institutes for Health. He voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act."

“I was proud that one of my earliest votes in Congress was for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) because it ensures that millions of Americans have access to affordable, quality health care. I will continue to fight—through the appropriations process and otherwise—to protect Americans with preexisting conditions and ensure quality, affordable care for all. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have fought to fund some of the Fifth District’s most important health programs like Planned Parenthood, community health centers, and HIV prevention. I’ve worked to advance critical research and fully fund the National Institutes for Health, which supports groundbreaking developments in cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and countless other conditions.”

Mike Quigley identifies environmental protection as a lifelong priority and co-chairs the Congressional Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition. He proudly voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which represents the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history, and has secured Community Project Funding for flood mitigation. He also supports the Endangered Species Act, recognizing the interconnected impacts of climate change on animal populations.

“Environmental protection has been a lifelong priority for me. I have been a Sierra Club member since I was 16 and now serve as co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition. I proudly voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which made the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history." - Mike Quigley, Chicago Sun-Times, 2026”

Mike Quigley supports reproductive rights, including abortion access, viewing abortion care as healthcare and bodily autonomy as a civil rights issue. He helped pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Right to Contraception Act during the 117th Congress. Quigley has consistently supported funding bills to repeal the Hyde Amendment and cosponsored the EACH Act, arguing no one should be denied reproductive care based on insurance.

“Put simply, abortion care is health care. The overturning of the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, is a shocking reversal of a half-century of settled law on reproductive rights. Since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, access to reproductive health care has been threatened for millions of Americans, with a disproportionate impact on women of color. Bodily autonomy is not solely a women’s issue — it’s a civil rights issue and an American issue. As your representative in Washington, I will always stand up for reproductive rights. — Mike Quigley, Quigley.house.gov/issues/reproductive-rights”

Mike Quigley supports a foreign policy focused on curbing defense spending to invest in intelligence, diplomacy, and international aid, believing this approach enhances national security. He introduced amendments to H.R. 5013, the Defense Acquisition Reform IMPROVES Act, in 2010, to improve DoD energy efficiency and cost estimates. He also emphasizes rebuilding alliances and strengthening defense cooperation with partners like Taiwan to deter adversaries.

“When we spend inefficiently and fail to account for the realities of a 21st-century war, we leave our soldiers more vulnerable and our country less safe. Mike Quigley, http://quigley.house.gov/issues/defense-foreign-affairs”

Mike Quigley secured nearly $18 million for 15 local projects in FY26 Community Project Funding. He supported President Biden’s plan for national student debt relief and continuously advocates for student borrower assistance and affordable higher education. Quigley believes an investment in children's education is an investment in the country's future and prioritizes modernizing the school system. He also led efforts to address concerns about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

“As someone who worked his way through both undergraduate and graduate degrees, the value of an affordable college education cannot be understated. For that reason, I have continuously advocated for student borrower assistance, as well as ways to make higher education more affordable. - Mike Quigley (http://quigley.house.gov/issues/education, February 12, 2026 Press Release)”

Mike Quigley, as Vice-Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in the 118th Congress, has expressed a strong resolve to address gun violence and pass legislation to end fear in communities. He has sponsored and cosponsored reforms including mandatory background checks on all gun sales, limiting assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and improving the National Instant Background Check System. He also supports buyback programs and tougher penalties for gun trafficking. He voted against H.Res. 1057 in 2026, which included modernizing federal firearms laws.

“In the 118th Congress, I became Vice-Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. My resolve to address gun violence and pass legislation to end the constant fear experienced in our communities remains stronger than ever." — Mike Quigley, quigley.house.gov/issues/gun-control, January 29, 2026.”