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Donna
Miller

Donna Miller is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Illinois's 2nd District and a sitting Cook County commissioner.

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positions
10
endorsements
42
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Background

Donna Miller is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She currently serves as Cook County Board of Commissioners member for the 6th District, a seat she first won in 2018 and was re-elected to in 2022. 310

Before entering elected office, Miller worked as a healthcare professional with experience in healthcare, training and development. Her campaign biography notes work in communities affected by HIV/AIDS and sickle-cell disease, and involvement in bringing stakeholders together to include cystic fibrosis in Illinois newborn screening. Her professional background also includes healthcare sales training and consulting, with roles at UnitedHealth Group, among others. 112

Miller holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Howard University and completed graduate business courses at Pepperdine University. She attended Lane Technical High School and resides in Lynwood, Illinois. 34

Miller is running to succeed incumbent U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, who holds the District 2 seat. Her campaign website is donnaforcongress.com. 69

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Illinois
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Cook County Board of Commissioners member, 6th District
Website
donnaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    poll
    FutureBallot model rates IL-2 race 'Safe D,' giving Miller 99%+ win probability

    FutureBallot's forecast model rated the Illinois 2nd District race as 'Safe D' with Miller's probability of winning at over 99%. The site noted no district-specific general-election polls existed; the rating is model-based, not a poll.

    IL-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    CBS Chicago publishes full interview with Donna Miller on campaign priorities

    CBS Chicago published a full candidate interview with Miller in which she emphasized health care affordability, rising premiums, and the burden on small businesses as central concerns of her campaign.

    Full interview with Donna Miller, candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional District · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    CBS Chicago profiles Miller and Noack as IL-2 candidates making their case

    CBS Chicago published a candidate profile piece covering both Donna Miller and Republican Mike Noack, outlining their positions and campaign arguments for the Illinois 2nd Congressional District seat.

    Illinois 2nd Congressional District candidates Donna Miller ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 4
    news
    Miller appears on CBS Chicago segment alongside Republican Mike Noack

    Miller appeared on CBS Chicago's The Angle alongside Republican nominee Mike Noack to discuss health care, the economy, and other issues. CBS did not identify it as a formal debate. Miller called for restoring the ACA, working on the Farm Bill, and adding guardrails on AI.

    New Illinois congressional candidates make cases as ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 4
    endorsement
    Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Donna Miller for IL-2 seat

    The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Miller for the U.S. House seat, citing her experience as a Cook County commissioner and her views on immigration, reproductive rights, small businesses, and property taxes.

    Editorial: Donna Miller for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 2
    news
    Miller appears on Chew's Views podcast with Richard Chew

    Donna Miller appeared on the Chew's Views podcast with Richard Chew on October 2, 2026, as part of her campaign outreach.

    Chew's Views with Richard Chew | October 2, 2026 - Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes) | iHeart · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 25
    news
    Miller completes 2026 election questionnaire for Shaw Local

    Shaw Local published Donna Miller's responses to its 2026 election questionnaire covering her positions and background as a candidate for U.S. House in Illinois's 2nd District.

    2026 Election Questionnaire: Donna Miller, U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 21
    poll
    Second Democratic primary poll conducted in IL-2 race

    A second Democratic primary poll for the Illinois 2nd District was conducted July 21–24, 2026. FutureBallot listed this poll; it is not a general-election poll.

    IL-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Dec 1, 2025
    poll
    Miller campaign commissions early Democratic primary poll

    A Democratic primary poll commissioned by Miller's campaign was conducted December 1–3, 2025. This was not a general-election poll. FutureBallot listed it among district polling data.

    IL-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Katherine Clark official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no independent verification found in sources reviewed. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnan official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Pete Aguilar official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no independent verification found in sources reviewed. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Sara Jacobs official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no independent verification found in sources reviewed. donnaforcongress.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; also named in a May 4, 2026 report. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott Jr. official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Hakeem Jeffries official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page, but a New York Times report indicates Jeffries publicly congratulated Miller after her primary win without publicly endorsing her; this is the campaign's claim and has not been independently verified. donnaforcongress.com
  • Ted Lieu official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no independent verification found in sources reviewed. donnaforcongress.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; also named in a May 4, 2026 report. donnaforcongress.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Higher Heights organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Committee to Protect Health Care organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • National Nurses United union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • New Democratic Coalition Action Fund organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; also named in a May 4, 2026 report. donnaforcongress.com
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Defend the Vote organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • AFL-CIO union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • DMFI PAC organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Moms Demand Action organization
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page as 'Candidate Distinction'; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union (SMART) union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Illinois Federation of Teachers union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Teachers Union Local 1600 union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Association of Flight Attendants–CWA union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • National Association of Social Workers union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner John Daley official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; no date given. donnaforcongress.com
  • Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaper
    Endorsed Miller for the general election on October 4, 2026. chicagotribune.com · Oct 4, 2026
  • AFSCME Council 31 union
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; AFSCME Council 31's September 2, 2026 general-election recommendations include Miller for the 2nd District. afscme31.org · Sep 2, 2026
  • EMILYs List organization
    Reported by The Chicagoland Journal on May 4, 2026. thechicagolandjournal.com · May 4, 2026
  • U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; WTTW reported the endorsement on March 17, 2026. news.wttw.com · Mar 17, 2026
  • U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell official
    Listed on Miller's campaign endorsement page; WTTW reported the endorsement on March 17, 2026. donnaforcongress.com · Mar 17, 2026
  • Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot official
    Endorsement reported by Capitol Fax on February 3, 2026. capitolfax.com · Feb 3, 2026
  • Former U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky official
    Endorsed Miller on January 29, 2026; Schakowsky withdrew the endorsement in February 2026 per Chicago Sun-Times. citizennewspapergroup.com · Jan 29, 2026
  • Elect Democratic Women organization
    Campaign announced this endorsement on January 20, 2026. donnaforcongress.com · Jan 20, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.45M
Spent
$2.41M
Cash on hand
$41K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IL02355(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] IL-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements | Support Donna Miller Today(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Full interview with Donna Miller, candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Illinois 2nd Congressional District candidates Donna Miller ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Priorities(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Editorial: Donna Miller for US House of Representatives in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  7. [7] New Illinois congressional candidates make cases as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  8. [8] Chew's Views with Richard Chew | October 2, 2026 - Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes) | iHeart(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] 2026 Election Questionnaire: Donna Miller, U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE Recommendations: 2026 General Election(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  11. [11] EMILY’s List Endorses Donna Miller in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Race – The Chicagoland Journal(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
  12. [12] Donna Miller Declared Winner in Crowded 2nd ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 17, 2026
  13. [13] Your Illinois News Radar » Catching up with the ... - Capitol Fax.com(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  14. [14] U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky Endorses Donna Miller for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jan 29, 2026
  15. [15] In the News(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
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