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BARRY WICKER
Candidate for U.S. House
REP
CHALLENGER
Biography
Barry Wicker is a 75-year-old Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House for Illinois' 5th Congressional District in the 2026 primary. Residing in Chicago, he has no prior elected office and is a self-employed individual with a background as a licensed engineer and a licensed government international financial broker. He holds a doctorate emeritus in finance and has experience running data centers in the energy sector.
Top Priorities
- Veterans
- Social Security
- Schools