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Matt Conroy

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Democrat

Matt Conroy

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IL-05 Democratic nominee?

$954.00

MAR 24, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleLearning and development specialist

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderMale

LocationIllinois

BackgroundLearning and development specialist

EducationXavier High School

Notable personal detailsMatthew Conroy is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois’ 5th Congressional District. Raised in Brooklyn, he later moved to Chicago and has worked across industries including manufacturing, real estate, tech, and financial services. He earned a degree in Economics from Northeastern University and attended Xavier High School. He is married to Lily.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports significantly higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations, proposes a net-worth tax on billionaires and raising the corporate tax rate, while providing targeted tax relief and credits for middle-class families. Advocates closing loopholes, enforcing a global minimum corporate tax, and strengthening IRS enforcement to ensure wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share.

Healthcare

The candidate supports universal healthcare. Campaign materials list universal healthcare as a top policy priority and emphasize expanding access to coverage.

Immigration & Border

The candidate supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and frames his campaign around a compassionate, inclusive approach to policy. Immigration is listed among his priorities on his campaign website alongside protections for women and LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive policy goals.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports enshrining reproductive rights into federal law, codifying Roe v. Wade, and guaranteeing access to abortion and reproductive healthcare while opposing state laws that criminalize such care. Proposes federal measures to ensure coverage of abortion/reproductive services and to protect patients and providers from state prosecution for out-of-state care.

Climate & Energy

Supports a rapid transition off fossil fuels toward sustainable energy with major investments in public transit, EV adoption, and clean energy; proposes holding polluters accountable and rebalancing infrastructure funding to prioritize mass transit and emissions reductions.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports universal background checks for all gun sales, a federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a national red flag law with due process, national licensing and waiting periods, and repeal of legal immunity for gun manufacturers.