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Rep. Mike Quigley Democrat of Illinois, District 5

For U.S House of Representatives in 2012

Statistics

Party: Democrat
Born: 10/27/1958
Education: Roosevelt University B.A., U. of Chicago M.P.P, Loyola University School of Law J.D.
Occupation: Lawyer
Family: Barbara Quigley, 2 daughters
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political Career: Cook County Commissioner, U.S. House of Representatives
Committees: Committee on the Judiciary, Committee on Oversight and Reform

Why Your Support

Mike Quigley 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. During his time on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Quigley fought for transparency, accountability, and fiscal sanity, earning the reputation as an honest and effective leader on reform.  He 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.”

In Washington, Quigley continues to fight for equal rights for those in the LGBT community, additional protections for victims of domestic abuse, and women's reproductive rights. He believes very strongly that it is not merely a choice, but a right -- one that he has stood up many times on the House floor to defend, as he has defended women's rights in general.
On the issue of Israel, after taking trips to the region with members of Congress and the Jewish federation, he believes in a strong state of Israel and a just and lasting solution to the peace process. On this issue as well, he often takes to the floor of Congress to reaffirm the United States' friendship with Israel and to defend Israel against the threat from Iran and other enemies. JAC's mission is to elect members of Congress who share our values and fight for our issues.  Mike Quigley fits the bill perfectly.

Background

Rep. Quigley is a tough hockey player and he is a tough Congressman in the district that was last represented by another fighter, Rahm Emanuel. He represents his working class constituents by standing up for their rights in every venue. He works for transparency, fairness in government, jobs, gay rights, environment, gun control, and transportation. The 5th district has a median age of 34 and 43% speak another language in their home. It is heavily Democratic. 

About The Candidate

Rep. Quigley is often commended for his words and actions in pursuit of a government that is fair, transparent and works for everyone. He is a powerful voice for women -- whether defending their right to choose or fighting against domestic abuse. He has been vocal in his fight for gun rights in the city of Chicago where too many are gunned down on the streets. He has appreciated his trips to Israel and gained an understanding of the issues that has led to a perfect pro-Israel voting record. When Quigley visited Auschwitz-Birkenau in 2010 he said, "I left with a renewed commitment to the future of the state of Israel and a far more complete understanding of what it means to never forget what happened inside those walls." Rep. Quiqley means what he says and JAC has found a true friend in the 5th district.

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