Michael
Scott Noack
Republican truck driver from Bonfield, IL, making his first run for Congress in the IL-2 open-seat race
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- positions
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Background
Michael Scott Noack is the 2026 Republican nominee for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District, running in a general election for what the FEC classifies as an open seat. 23 He is a truck driver from Bonfield, Illinois, and says he has lived in Kankakee County for 32 years. 21 CBS News Chicago reported in October 2026 that this is his first bid for public office; the sources reviewed do not identify any prior elected offices held. 1617 His campaign positions itself as a voice for working families in IL-2. 322
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Illinois
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Truck driver; Republican nominee for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District
- Website
- noack4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11pollForecast model projects Miller as heavy favorite over Noack; no district polls available
A FutureBallot forecast model dated October 11 projected Democrat Donna Miller as a heavy favorite in the race. The model's page noted there are no district-specific polls of the race on record.
IL-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsCBS Chicago airs segment comparing Noack and Miller's positions
CBS Chicago aired a video segment presenting and comparing the policy positions of Republican Mike Noack and Democrat Donna Miller in the Illinois 2nd Congressional District race. No formal debate between the candidates was reported.
Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsNoack gives CBS Chicago interview, outlines policy positions and criticizes Trump immigration operation
In a CBS Chicago interview, Noack described himself as 'a truck driver who is sick of the politics as usual.' He stated positions including cutting federal spending, investing in clean renewable energy, and creating a citizenship path for immigrants in the U.S. over five years. He also criticized aspects of the Trump administration's Chicago immigration operation, saying 'I think that could have been done better.'
Illinois 2nd Congressional District candidates Donna Miller ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsNoack confirmed on Illinois 2026 general election ballot per voter guides
Voter guides and candidate lists published by NBC Chicago and VoteClock confirm Noack as the Republican candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.
A complete guide to voting in the 2026 Illinois elections - NBC Chicago · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4endorsementChicago Tribune endorses Donna Miller, criticizes Noack's responsiveness
The Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed Democrat Donna Miller for the Illinois 2nd Congressional District seat. The editorial criticized Noack's responsiveness, characterizing it as a factor in their decision.
Editorial: Donna Miller for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsNoack listed as Republican candidate on sample ballots in Kankakee and Will County
October ballot listings from multiple counties, including Kankakee and Will County, identify Noack as the Republican candidate opposing Democrat Donna Miller in the November 3 general election.
60917 Sample Ballot: Kankakee County, IL 2026 · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 17filingNoack wins Republican primary unopposed for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
Michael Scott Noack, a truck driver from Kankakee County, ran unopposed in the Republican primary for the open seat in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. It is his first run for public office.
Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Illinois Family Action (IFA) organizationIFA's 2026 General Election Endorsements page lists Michael Noack as 'Endorsed!' for U.S. House District 2. illinoisfamilyaction.org · Oct 3, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6IL02389(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] IL-2 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] The Issues That Matter to You(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Illinois 2nd Congressional District candidates Donna Miller ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] A complete guide to voting in the 2026 Illinois elections - NBC Chicago(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [7] Editorial: Donna Miller for US House of Representatives in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [8] New Illinois congressional candidates make cases as veterans leave(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [9] 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [10] 60917 Sample Ballot: Kankakee County, IL 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [11] Mike Noack — 2026 Illinois's 2nd Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026