Tommy
Hanson
Republican challenger Tommy Hanson faces incumbent Rep. Mike Quigley in Illinois' 5th Congressional District in November 2026.
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Tommy Hanson is the Republican nominee for Illinois' 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Mike Quigley. The Associated Press called the Republican primary for Hanson on March 17, 2026, and the FEC classifies him as a challenger. 19
Hanson works in commercial real estate, selling and leasing commercial properties. Prior to that career, he sold advertising for The Chicago Tribune and later U.S. News & World Report. He holds a bachelor's degree from Denison University and is a Chicago resident. 411
According to a 2024 Chicago Sun-Times candidate questionnaire, Hanson has no prior elected office experience, though he has mounted multiple bids for the U.S. House seat in Illinois' 5th District. 1116 The Daily Herald endorsed him in the 2026 Republican primary. 18
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Illinois
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Commercial real estate professional and Republican candidate for U.S. House, Illinois 5th District
- Website
- votetommyhanson.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9endorsementHanson reported to have endorsements from Lake County Republicans and other groups
A voter-guide profile updated October 9–11 listed endorsements for Hanson from the Lake County Republican Party, Republicans of Wheeling Township, and the Council on American Exceptionalism. Dates for the individual endorsements were not provided in the source.
Voter Guide Profile for IL U.S. Rep., Dist. 5 candidate - Tommy Hanson · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsHanson calls U.S. elections insecure, advocates for strict voting rules
In questionnaire responses to the Daily Herald, Hanson said 'no one' believes U.S. elections are secure or fair. He called for in-person voting on paper ballots with government-issued ID, shorter early voting, and ballots not counted by midnight on Election Day to be 'NULL AND VOID.' He did not specify who should qualify for absentee voting.
In 5th Congressional race, Quigley and Hanson at odds ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementChicago Tribune endorses Quigley over Hanson for IL-5
The Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed Democratic incumbent Mike Quigley, not Hanson. The board noted Hanson's support for tariffs and abolishing the federal income tax, while acknowledging some of his views on business conditions, government fraud, and sustainability.
Editorial: Mike Quigley for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsHanson listed as Republican nominee on Illinois' November ballot
A candidate list based on the Illinois State Board of Elections, checked October 5, confirmed Hanson as the Republican nominee against incumbent Mike Quigley in Illinois' 5th Congressional District.
Illinois Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1filingTommy Hanson wins Republican primary for IL-5 with 72% of the vote
CBS Chicago reported that Hanson won the March Republican primary with 72% of the vote, securing the GOP nomination to face Democratic incumbent Mike Quigley in the November general election.
Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Council on American Exceptionalism organizationListed as an endorsement on Hanson's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
- Republicans of Wheeling Township organizationThe organization's candidates page lists Hanson under U.S. House — District 5. rowtgop.org
- Lake County Republican Party organizationListed as an endorsement on Hanson's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
- Daily Herald Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Hanson for the Republican nomination in Illinois' 5th District. The board described its endorsement as "qualified." This was a primary endorsement, not an endorsement for the November general election. dailyherald.com · Mar 3, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IL-05 · R | Lost | 79,112 | 28.8% |
| 2020 | U.S. House IL-05 · R | Lost | 96,200 | 26.6% |
| 2018 | U.S. House IL-05 · R | Lost | 65,134 | 23.3% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H8IL05073(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Voter Guide Profile for IL U.S. Rep., Dist. 5 candidate - Tommy Hanson(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] In 5th Congressional race, Quigley and Hanson at odds ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Editorial: Mike Quigley for US House of Representatives in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Illinois Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Candidates | ROWT(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [7] Tom Hanson — 2026 Illinois's 5th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [8] Vote for Tommy Hanson | US Congress | 5th District in Illinois(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
- [9] Hanson for GOP in Congress, Dist. 5(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
- [10] 5th congressional hopefuls air views on health, education, energy(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
- [11] Issues - Vote for Tommy Hanson(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2022