Patrick Hanley
Democratic
State Senator, 9th District
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Overview
Patrick Hanley is a small business owner and president of the New Trier Democrats.1 He chairs the Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission.2 He co-founded Operation Swing State.3 His campaign says the group mobilized over 10,000 volunteers in 2024 to canvass in Michigan and Wisconsin.3 His campaign says he previously worked in the U.S. Senate and the Justice Department.3
He supports a progressive income tax.4 He supports a progressive property tax.5 He wants to increase housing statewide.5 He wants to explore ranked choice voting.6 He opposes public funding for a Chicago Bears stadium.5 He wants Illinois to limit federal immigration enforcement using 10th Amendment authority.3 He supports reproductive rights.4 He opposed a 30-year coal-power purchasing agreement.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $7,412
- Cash on hand
- $5,110
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $887 | 12% |
| Larger gifts | $5,525 | 75% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,000 | 13% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $57,406 in 22 gifts. Of this, $2,147 came from the candidate. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Hanley for Illinois
Endorsements
Sources
- Candidate profile: Patrick Hanley, Evanston RoundTable. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- New Trier Dems' Hanley announces bid for state senate, The Record North Shore. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Ruttenberg and Hanley make primary ballot for state Senate, The Daily Northwestern. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Patrick Hanley for Illinois 9th Senate District Democratic primary, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- State Senate hopefuls face off in Glenview, Evanston Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Patrick Hanley declares win in state Senate Democratic ..., Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Hanley for Illinois, Hanley for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Winnetka environmentalist Patrick Hanley hopes to bring sustainability, grassroots vision to state senate, The Daily Northwestern. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Press — Hanley for Illinois, Hanley for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Biss gets coveted AFL-CIO endorsement, Evanston Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois Federation of Teachers Announces Slate of Endorsements for 2026 Primaries, Illinois Federation of Teachers. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Sierra Club Endorses Patrick Hanley, Hanley for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Patrick Hanley, Run for Something. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Patrick Hanley, Abundant Housing Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Better Streets Chicago Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- New Trier Dems call mailer 'dirty politics', Evanston Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.