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Jennifer
Todd

Jennifer Todd, registered nurse and Democratic candidate for Illinois's 15th Congressional District in 2026

Background

Jennifer Todd is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Illinois's 15th Congressional District in the November 2026 election, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Mary Miller. 13 She is a registered nurse by profession, with a career spanning hospital units, hospice care, nurse education, legal and clinical medical-record review, case management, insurance appeals, and school nursing. 12

Todd was born and raised in southern Illinois. She attended the University of Evansville before transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1991, and completed nursing training at Kaskaskia College. She holds an ADN from Kaskaskia College, a BS in healthcare management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a BSN from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 12

According to the Belleville News-Democrat voter guide, Todd had not previously run for elected office prior to this campaign. 2 She is not the incumbent in this race. 2

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 15, Illinois
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Registered Nurse
Website
jentodd2026.us(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    poll
    Hill/DDHQ forecast gives Todd 1% modeled chance of winning IL-15

    The Hill and DDHQ election forecast assigned incumbent Mary Miller a 99% modeled probability of winning and Todd 1%. This is a forecast model, not a voter survey.

    Who will win Illinois 15? | The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Teamsters Joint Council 25 endorses Jennifer Todd as part of a pro-union Illinois slate

    Teamsters Joint Council 25 announced its endorsement of Todd, describing her as part of a slate of candidates who had demonstrated a strong commitment to Illinois Teamsters.

    Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Slate of Pro-Union ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Todd tells POLITICO she is meeting voters who have never spoken with a congressional candidate

    Todd told POLITICO she had been canvassing residents and said, 'They want people to hear their opinions, and I tell them they're not going to be ignored anymore.' POLITICO characterized her path to victory as narrow in the strongly Republican district.

    Mary Miller still counts on Trump · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Chicago Tribune declines to endorse in IL-15, making no recommendation for either Todd or Miller

    The Chicago Tribune editorial board issued a 'no endorsement' decision for the District 15 U.S. House contest between Jennifer Todd and Mary Miller.

    Editorial: No endorsement for US House of Representatives in District 15 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 5
    debate
    Todd listed to participate in Edwardsville Area League of Women Voters candidate forum

    A local report indicated Todd had agreed to take part in a League of Women Voters forum at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville on October 5. The source listed only Todd for the 15th District race and did not confirm Mary Miller's participation.

    Candidate forum set Oct. 5 at Wildey Theatre · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 24
    news
    Jennifer Todd is first in line as early voting opens in Madison County

    The Telegraph reported that Todd appeared at the Madison County Administration Center and was first in line when early voting began.

    Illinois early voting begins with line at Madison County polls · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Paul Davis official
    Listed on Todd's campaign endorsement page; identified as a Democratic primary candidate for IL-15 in 2026; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Randy Raley other
    Listed on Todd's campaign endorsement page; identified as a Democratic primary candidate for IL-15 in 2026; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Mason County Democrats organization
    Listed as an endorser on Todd's campaign endorsement page; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Warren County Democratic Central Committee organization
    Listed as an endorser on Todd's campaign endorsement page; endorsement statement reproduced on campaign site; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Kyle Nudo other
    Listed on Todd's campaign endorsement page; identified as a Democratic primary candidate for IL-15 in 2026; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Illinois Federation of Teachers union
    Listed as an endorser on Todd's campaign endorsement page; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Ronda Shelton other
    Listed on Todd's campaign endorsement page; identified as chair of the Logan County Democrats; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Illinois Nurses Association organization
    Listed as an endorser on Todd's campaign endorsement page; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Tracy Van Houten other
    Listed on Todd's campaign endorsement page; identified with the National Women's Political Caucus; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Justice Coalition organization
    Listed as an endorser on Todd's campaign endorsement page; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Indivisible QC organization
    Listed among endorsed candidates for the November 3, 2026 election on Indivisible QC's endorsements page; no announcement date shown. indivisibleqc.org
  • Coles County Democrats organization
    Listed as an endorser on Todd's campaign endorsement page; no date shown. jentodd2026.us
  • Illinois AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed for November 2026 general election; recommended by COPE delegates and confirmed by the federation's Executive Board. jentodd2026.us · Jul 31, 2026
  • Citizen Action Illinois organization
    Campaign announced endorsement via press release: 'Congressional Candidate Jennifer Todd Endorsed by Citizen Action in Illinois' 15th District.' jentodd2026.us · Jul 16, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$113K
Spent
$82K
Cash on hand
$31K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IL15092(opens in a new tab)

Sources 14

  1. [1] Who will win Illinois 15? | The Hill and DDHQ(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Slate of Pro-Union ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Mary Miller still counts on Trump(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Editorial: No endorsement for US House of Representatives in District 15(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Candidate forum set Oct. 5 at Wildey Theatre(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Illinois early voting begins with line at Madison County polls(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Jennifer Todd — 2026 Illinois's 15th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 17, 2026
  8. [8] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2026
  9. [9] Meet the Democrats running in the primary for the 15th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Feb 13, 2026
  10. [10] endorse-text — Jen Todd for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2025
  11. [11] Endorsements for Jennifer Todd(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2025
  12. [12] Jennifer Todd — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2025
  13. [13] Jennifer Todd's priorities for IL-15(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2025
  14. [14] Jennifer Todd's campaign news(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2025
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