Ed Hershey
Working Class Party
U.S. Representative, 4th District
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Overview
Ed Hershey has taught at Lindblom Math and Science Academy for 16 years and serves as a union representative.1 He argues the city closes schools and limits their funding while giving money to companies and developers.2
He has said both major parties set themselves against the working class and he would not caucus with either.3 He says the working class needs its own party.4 Hershey has criticized the war in Iran, stating it drives inflation.3 He has also stated the U.S. uses the war in Ukraine to weaken Russia.4
He supports stopping arms shipments to Israel.4 Hershey proposes taxing the wealthy and corporations.4 He supports voting rights for all immigrants and proposes using federal funds to house them.4
Campaign money
Not found in public sources as of Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Endorsements
- Just Break Already5
Sources
- What to know about the 4th Congressional District race to replace U.S. Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Who is running for Rep. Chuy Garcia's congressional seat?, Fox 32 Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois 4th District race: Rivals hit Patty García over ballot moves in race to succeed Jesús ‘Chuy’ García, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Ed Hershey, Illinois 4th Congressional District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- JBA Says to Chicago DSA: Vote Working Class! Vote Ed Hershey!, Workers Vanguard. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.