Race · November 3, 2026
U.S. House · Illinois's 15th District
2 candidates on the ballot.1
§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Jennifer Todd | Mary E. Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democratic1 | Republican1 |
| Status | Challenger | Incumbent2 |
| Raised | $210,097 through October 14, 20263 | $1,862,238 through October 14, 20264 |
| Cash on hand | $37,1863 | $910,5364 |
| Outside spending | Not found in the public sources we checked | $12,347 for · $1,771 against5 |
| Farm payments and crop insurance | Her campaign website says she will protect the crop insurance programs farmers rely on and support investments in sustainable, practical farming practices.6 | Her campaign website says she worked to fund crop insurance programs.7 |
| High-speed internet access | Her campaign website says she will strengthen rural infrastructure, from roads and broadband to grain transport.6 | Her campaign website says she worked with both parties to pass rural broadband legislation.7 |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Jennifer Todd — 8 issues
- Birth control and IVFHer campaign website says, in its veterans section, that she will expand access to reproductive and fertility services, including IVF, and ensure women veterans receive care that reflects their specific needs.6
- Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identityHer campaign website says she will strengthen protections against discrimination in housing, employment, health care and public life and oppose discrimination in any form, and its Equality and Freedom page discusses LGBTQIA+ youth and says Pride Month reflects the value that every person deserves safety, respect and equal treatment.6,
8 - Union organizing rulesHer campaign website says she will protect the right of workers to organize and join unions freely and without intimidation or retaliation.6
- Child care costsHer campaign website says she will work to ease the burden of child care and everyday expenses so families can get ahead.6
- Paid family and medical leaveHer campaign website says she will work to expand access to paid sick time and family leave.6
- Federal Medicaid fundingHer campaign website says she will defend and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid so seniors, families and vulnerable communities can access the care they need.6
- Immigration enforcement inside the countryHer campaign website says she supports securing the borders and enforcing the immigration laws already on the books, expects law enforcement to focus on dangerous criminals, and will fight for due process and humane treatment for people in federal immigration custody, including access to medical care and legal counsel.6,
9 - VA staffingHer campaign website says she will fight to ensure the VA is fully staffed and properly funded, with a focus on critical services such as mental health care and long-term care.6
Mary E. Miller — 7 issues
- Abortion lawHer campaign website lists the Right to Life among the conservative, constitutional principles she fights for.7
- Government funding and abortionHer campaign website lists opposing taxpayer funding for medication abortion among her actions in Congress.7
- Foreign ownership of farmlandBan purchases by buyers tied to China, Russia, Iran or North KoreaHer campaign website says she sponsored legislation to stop China from buying U.S. farmland.7
- Classroom teaching on race, gender and sexualityHer campaign website says she opposed the Biden administration's efforts to promote critical race theory in public schools and challenged the Secretary of Education over guidance involving schools that tell students there are only two genders.7
- Clean Water Act coverage of wetlands and streamsHer campaign website says she introduced legislation to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing Waters of the United States regulations on farmers and ranchers.7
- Red flag lawsHer campaign website lists opposing what it calls President Biden's red-flag gun confiscation measures among her actions in Congress.7
- Public health emergency powers and workplace vaccine requirementsHer campaign website lists opposing COVID vaccine mandates and databases, including the OSHA COVID vaccine mandate, among her actions in Congress.7
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.