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Quigley Re-Elected Regional Whip by Democratic Colleagues

November 14, 2014

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was re-elected by members of the Democratic Caucus to the leadership position of Regional Whip, after serving as Regional Whip for the first time in the 113th Congress. He's joined by Rep. Robin Kelly, who will also serve in the role for Region 4 when the 114th Congress begins in January.

"It is an honor to have the confidence and support of my colleagues as I continue my leadership responsibilities as Regional Whip," said Rep. Quigley. "I have enjoyed working with Democratic leaders and members of our Midwest region on complex issues, and I look forward to continuing our work together."

Quigley was first voted to the leadership position of Regional Whip in 2012, just three years after first being elected to Congress. He will be one of two whips for Region 4, which includes the Democratic members in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas.

The chief responsibility of the Regional Whip is to assist the Democratic leadership "whip up" support for various policy positions, track votes, and ensure Members are present on the House floor for particularly close votes.

Since arriving to Congress in 2009, Quigley has quickly taken on leadership roles as Illinois' only member on the House Appropriations Committee and as co-founder of the Transparency Caucus, which seeks to enact legislation that will bring openness and accessibility to the federal government.

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