Barry Wicker
Barry Wicker (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 5th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Barry Wicker's career experience includes working as an engineer.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois' 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 5
Incumbent Mike Quigley, Matthew Conroy, Ellen Corley, and Anthony Michael Tamez are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 5 on March 17, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonathan Bishop (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 5
Tom Hanson, Kimball Ladien, and Barry Wicker are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 5 on March 17, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Wicker's campaign website stated the following:
Issues
A Champion for Social Security
I am committed to being a true champion for Social Security. No one who has worked a lifetime and paid into the system should be left wondering whether they can support themselves in their later years.
If elected, I will fight to protect and strengthen Social Security so that:
- People who depend on it can afford housing, food, medicine, and basic dignity in their older age.
- Benefits keep pace with the real cost of living.
- The program remains strong and stable for current retirees and future generations.
Our seniors kept their promises to this country. It’s time our country keeps its promises to them.
Affordable, Reliable Health Care
Health care should take care of people, not bankrupt them.
Right now, too many families face extravagant premiums that make coverage feel out of reach. I believe:
- Premiums must be reasonable and affordable, across the board.
- People should have access to quality care throughout their lives, not just in crisis or in retirement.
- Prescription drugs, hospital visits, and essential treatments should not come with impossible price tags.
I want to bring together the most capable and innovative experts—economists, doctors, policy specialists, and patient advocates—to design a system that keeps coverage within a respectable, realistic cost so people can actually pay for it.
This challenge is too big for one person. We need a team of serious thinkers and doers, and we should be willing to study what works in other countries and adapt the best ideas to our own system. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel—but we do need the courage to improve it.
A Voice to the World
Our country does not exist in isolation. What happens beyond our borders affects us at home—economically, environmentally, and in terms of peace and security.
I want to serve as an ambassador to the world—a leader who works to:
- Prevent conflict and needless destruction,
- Build stronger alliances and understanding,
- Encourage cooperation instead of division.
I believe we can help stop the world from “dissipating itself” through endless conflict, short-sighted decisions, and neglect of our shared future.
One of my long-term visions is to help create a World Museum—a place that brings together history, culture, science, and human achievement from every corner of the globe. Such a space would remind us that humanity shares a common story, and that cooperation, not chaos, should guide our choices.
Courage, Integrity, and Doing What’s Right
I have spent my entire life preparing for this kind of responsibility. I’m not interested in holding office just to hold a title. I’m here to speak up, to suggest real solutions, and to stand my ground, even when it’s not politically convenient.
As I often say:
“I’m not afraid to step into the deep water.”
I know the difference between right and wrong. I will not “run where I’m forced to run” by party pressure or special interests. Some things are simple:
“It’s either right or wrong, and you either do it or you don’t do it.”
I will do what it takes—honestly, openly, and without fear of losing my job—to fight for policies that protect our seniors, make health care affordable, and help our country lead the world with wisdom, not arrogance.
— Barry Wicker's campaign website (February 20, 2026)
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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