Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Illinois's 2nd District

2 candidates on the ballot — an open seat, with no incumbent running.1

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Donna Miller
Democratic · Open seat
Michael Scott Noack
Republican · Open seat

§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.

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Donna MillerMichael Scott Noack
Party on the ballotDemocratic1Republican1
StatusOpen seatOpen seat
Raised$2,700,313 through October 14, 20262Not found in the public sources we checked
Cash on hand$92,4072Not found in the public sources we checked
Outside spending$4,379,243 for · $2,505 against3Not found in the public sources we checked
Health insurance system
One government plan for everyone (Medicare for All)
Her campaign website says health care is a human right and that she supports a Medicare for All framework.4		His campaign website says he does not want government-run health care and instead wants to convert health insurance companies to nonprofit organizations, so patients keep their doctors and hospitals without corporate shareholders in the system.5
Immigration enforcement inside the countryHer campaign website says she supports due process for all and accountability for agencies that violate civil rights, and says racial profiling must end and immigration enforcement must uphold the Constitution.4
Deport only people convicted of serious crimes or who threaten national security
His campaign website says he wants to refocus ICE enforcement on violent criminals who pose actual dangers to the community and stop targeting people who are not a threat, while securing the border and enforcing existing laws.5

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.

Donna Miller — 10 issues
  • Abortion law
    Legal until about 24 weeks, as under Roe v. Wade, and later to protect the woman's life or health
    Her campaign website says that in Congress her focus will be to codify Roe v. Wade and ensure every woman can make her own health care decisions.4
  • Who sets abortion law
    A national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. Wade
    Her campaign website says that in Congress her focus will be to codify Roe v. Wade and ensure every woman can make her own health care decisions.4
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    Her campaign website says she will fight to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.4
  • Cryptocurrency rules
    Her campaign website says she supports responsible innovation in digital assets, including supervised and regulated use of blockchain technology and programs that bring community banks into the digital stablecoin ecosystem.4
  • Tariffs
    Her campaign website says small family farms across Illinois are being hit hardest by the tariffs of President Trump's trade war, and that she will fight for fair trade policies.4
  • Data centers and electricity costs
    Her campaign website says organizations should be required to disclose information on a data center's environmental and community impact and job opportunities before it can open, and that data centers should provide job training for local workers.4
  • International climate agreements
    Rejoin the Paris Agreement and the UN climate treaty, and set new emissions goals
    Her campaign website says she will support rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement in Congress.4
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    Her campaign website says she supports a swift and humane path to citizenship for migrants.4
  • Rules for artificial intelligence
    Her campaign website says the United States needs strong and thoughtful federal AI regulation, including strict regulation for the safety of kids and teens and export controls on advanced AI chips.4
  • State AI laws
    Her campaign website says that in the absence of a robust federal framework, states should be able to regulate AI based on the needs of their communities.4
Michael Scott Noack — 3 issues
  • Legal immigration levels
    His campaign website says he supports legal immigration and wants to fix the legal immigration process so it is clear, fair and works.5
  • Federal spending levels
    His campaign website says he will cut wasteful federal spending, demand accountability for every taxpayer dollar and hold government to the standard of not spending more than it earns.5
  • Property taxes
    His campaign website says he will fight to roll back Illinois's property taxes, which it says are the highest in the nation.5

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.