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Candidates › IL-15 race › 2025–2026
Jennifer Todd
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, IL-15
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Illinois US House 15
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
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- Equality and Freedom
- Veterans
- Family Farming & Agriculture
- Working Families
- Money
- $210.1K raised, $172.9K spent, $37.2K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 45% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 95% from Illinois · largest committee giver INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE, $2.5K
- Backed by
- AFL-CIO Illinois · Citizen Action Illinois · Coles County Democrats and 16 more. As the campaign lists them
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Across central Illinois, families are working hard, but too many are still struggling to keep up with the cost of living. I know this reality firsthand; I have lived the struggle too, and I understand what it means when wages do not stretch far enough.
From groceries and gas to housing and childcare, everyday expenses are rising faster than wages. People should not have to choose between paying their bills and planning for their future.
I will fight to lower costs for working families, taking on price gouging, bringing down prescription drug prices, and making housing more affordable. I will support policies that grow good-paying jobs, strengthen local economies, and put more money back in people’s pockets.
I will also work to ease the burden of childcare and everyday expenses so families can get ahead, not just get by.
I believe that if you work hard, you should be able to afford your life, and I am committed to making that a reality for families across the district.
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As a nurse, I know healthcare is personal, and in Illinois-15, too many families are being asked to pay more and get less.
Across our communities, people are struggling with rising prescription drug costs, fewer local providers, and rural hospitals that are stretched too thin. Families shouldn’t have to drive hours for care or choose between filling a prescription and paying their bills.
I will fight to lower prescription drug costs, including insulin, and take on the price gouging that puts lifesaving medications out of reach. I will work to protect and strengthen rural hospitals so families can get care close to home.
I will expand access to mental health services and invest in preventative care, because catching issues early saves lives and lowers costs. I will defend and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid to ensure seniors, families, and vulnerable communities can access the care they need.
I believe healthcare should be accessible and affordable for every family because healthcare is a basic right, not a privilege.
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In central Illinois, every student deserves a quality education, no matter their zip code.
But too many schools are underfunded, teachers are stretched thin, and students don’t always have access to the opportunities they need to succeed. Strong schools are the foundation of strong communities, and we need to treat them that way.
I will fight to fully fund our public schools and increase teacher pay so we can recruit and retain the educators our students deserve. I will invest in vocational and technical training programs, ensuring students have pathways to good-paying jobs, whether that’s college, the trades, or careers right here at home.
I will work to make sure every student has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.
I believe our students, teachers, and families deserve a representative who values education and is committed to building a stronger future for every child.
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Families across this District don’t all look the same, but they all deserve the same basic things: safety, stability, dignity, and the freedom to build a future on their own terms.
Every family deserves equal treatment under the law, safe schools for their children, and the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference.
Unfortunately, Mary Miller continues to introduce policies in Congress that expand political interference into families’ personal lives and healthcare.
These actions do not lower costs, strengthen schools, or improve healthcare. Instead, they create division and send a message that some families are worth less protection and respect under the law.
As a nurse, I know dignity and respect are essential to health and well-being. I have seen the harm, and too often the tragedy, that comes when people are made to feel excluded or less valued.
I will fight to ensure every person in this district is treated equally under the law.
I will oppose discrimination in any form and support equal rights and equal opportunity for all.
I will support safe schools free from bullying and political targeting and protect the freedom of families to make their own healthcare decisions.
I will strengthen protections against discrimination in housing, employment, healthcare, and public life.
I believe every family matters, every person deserves respect, and every child deserves the chance to grow up safe and supported.
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Families across this district don’t all look the same, but we all share the same needs: safety, stability, and opportunity.
In this campaign and, if elected to Congress, my focus is on strengthening families, not labeling or stigmatizing them.
As a nurse and a mom, I’ve seen firsthand that dignity and respect aren’t abstract values; they’re what keep people safe, healthy, and supported.
I’ve also seen what happens when people are told, directly or indirectly, that their lives matter less than others.
And too often, the result is devastating, too often leading to tragic loss, leaving families to carry that pain forever.
Every child deserves to feel safe in their school.
Every family deserves to be treated with respect under the law.
No one should be singled out, excluded, or pushed to the margins because of who they are.
Government should be about solving problems, not deepening divisions.
It should protect people from discrimination, not define their identities in ways that make them less safe or less visible.
Safety and dignity are not competing values; they apply to everyone.
And the scientific research in public health and child development is clear: young people do better when they feel safe, accepted, and supported in their families, schools, and communities.
Medical and psychological organizations consistently find that family acceptance and inclusive environments are linked to better mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth, including lower rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk.
At the same time, rejection, isolation, or chronic stress from feeling unseen or unwelcome can cause real harm over time.
What I take from that is simple: Kids do best when public policy prioritizes their safety, health, and dignity over political point-scoring. They do best when schools and communities focus on safety, stability, and belonging.
That is what good policy should aim for: reducing harm, supporting families, and making sure every young person has the chance to grow up healthy and supported.
Mary Miller says, “Pride Month, in my opinion, is evil.”
I know that Pride Month reflects a core American value: that every person deserves safety, respect, and equal treatment, without exception.
And I know every family in this district matters, including my own, just as much as Mary Miller’s.
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We just marked the 250th birthday of the United States Army and Navy, with nearly 700,000 veterans calling Illinois home. In central Illinois, we believe that when someone serves this country, we owe them real support, not empty promises.
I will work to expand access to VA healthcare, especially in rural communities where too many veterans face barriers to timely, quality care. I will strengthen caregiver support programs, address toxic exposures, and streamline the claims process so veterans can access the benefits they’ve earned without unnecessary delays.
I will fight to ensure the VA is fully staffed and properly funded, with a focus on critical services like mental health care and long-term care.
I will expand access to reproductive and fertility services, including IVF, and ensure women veterans receive care that reflects their specific needs.
I will prioritize support for veterans with service-related disabilities, as well as those facing challenges related to toxic exposure, housing insecurity, and homelessness.
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Illinois’ 15th Congressional District is home to hardworking farmers who keep our communities running, and they deserve a representative who will stand up for them.
Across central Illinois, family farms are being passed from one generation to the next, but the next generation of farmers is facing real uncertainty as they step into operations shaped by rising input costs, unpredictable markets, and growing pressure on already-thin margins. These young and beginning farmers need stability, access to land and credit, and a fair shot to build on the legacy of the families who came before them.
At the same time, established family farms are working to hold on in a challenging environment where every decision carries more risk and less certainty. They need policies that recognize the long-term value of family agriculture and keep farming viable in rural communities.
I will fight for fair trade policies that put American farmers first and expand access to agricultural markets so they can compete and grow. I will protect crop insurance programs that farmers rely on and support investments in sustainable, practical farming practices that strengthen both the land and long-term profitability.
I will also work to strengthen rural infrastructure, from roads and broadband to grain transport, so farmers can get their products to market efficiently and keep their operations moving.
I am committed to making sure family farms not only survive, but thrive for generations to come.
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Working families across the country are being squeezed by stagnant wages, rising costs, and economic uncertainty that makes it harder to get ahead even while working full-time. In central Illinois, we believe that hard work should lead to stability, dignity, and opportunity, not constant financial stress.
I will fight for fair wages that reflect the true cost of living and ensure that work is enough to support a family. I will protect the right of workers to organize and join unions freely and without intimidation or retaliation.
I will strengthen workplace safety standards and hold employers accountable when they put workers at risk or fail to follow the law. I will crack down on wage theft and ensure workers are paid fully and on time for every hour they work.
I will work to expand access to paid sick time and family leave so that no one has to choose between their paycheck and their health or their family. I will strengthen enforcement of labor laws so that workers have real and timely recourse when their rights are violated.
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Just saying the word “immigration” can turn a conversation into a confrontation these days.
I don't believe it has to.
We can secure our borders, enforce our immigration laws, and still treat people with fairness and basic human dignity.
We can believe people who are here without legal status must follow our laws and believe everyone deserves due process.
We can expect law enforcement to focus on dangerous criminals and respect people who work hard, raise families, run businesses, and contribute to our communities.
We can believe our immigration laws should be enforced and believe families deserve answers when a loved one is taken into federal custody.
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As a nurse, I know every person deserves humane treatment. That doesn't mean ignoring the law. It means believing that how we enforce our laws matters.
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I will support securing our borders and enforcing the immigration laws already on the books.
I will fight for due process and humane treatment for people in federal immigration custody, including access to necessary medical care and legal counsel.
I will demand transparency when families in our district cannot find out where a loved one is being held or what is happening with their case.
I will work to keep families together whenever the law allows it and make sure our immigration policies recognize the realities of the communities I represent, including our farmers, small businesses, hospitals, and employers. Our rural communities need workers, families, and customers to thrive, and our policies should recognize the people who help keep those communities strong.
We don't need to choose between secure borders and basic human decency. We can do both.
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Members of Congress routinely work with federal agencies on behalf of their constituents. That's part of the job.
We know what happens when someone from our own community is taken into federal immigration custody. Families call their representative's office looking for answers, and they are met with silence, unanswered calls, or a conversation that ends before they can get the help they need.
That's not what representation should look like.
When a constituent calls my office because their family is scared and looking for answers, I will listen. I will work to find out what I can, communicate what I know, and help them navigate the federal government.
You don't have to agree with someone to represent them.
You just have to be willing to listen.
I'm not running for Congress to represent only the people who agree with me. I'm running to represent the people of Illinois' 15th District.
That means showing up.
It means answering the phone.
It means listening, even when the conversation is difficult.
And it means fighting to get you answers, whether we agree on everything or not.
We can have secure borders. We can enforce our laws. And we can still be a country that believes in due process, dignity, and treating people fairly.
Those aren't Democratic values.
They aren't Republican values.
They're American values.
And they're the values I'll bring with me to Congress to be your voice.
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