Donna Miller (Illinois)
Donna Miller (Democratic Party) is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Illinois, representing District 6. She assumed office on December 3, 2018. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Miller (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
As of the 2026 election, Miller's professional career included working as a healthcare consultant with pharmaceutical and biotech companies and as a professional trainer with experience in negotiation and presentation skills. Miller served as chairwoman of the board of Planned Parenthood Illinois and as the vice president of Illinois Democratic Women.[1]
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Eleven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026. As of November 2025, Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D), Donna Miller (D), Robert Peters (D), and Willie Preston (D) led in fundraising and local media attention.[2]
Incumbent Robin Kelly (D), first elected in 2013, is running for U.S. Senate rather than seeking re-election, leaving the seat open. Kelly won re-election in 2024 68%–32%. The major race rating outlets rated the race as Solid Democratic, meaning the winner of this primary is likely to win the general election.
Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D) is a former nonprofit executive who represented the District from 1995 to 2012. Jackson served 23 months in prison after being found guilty in 2013 of spending $750,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses.[3] Jackson says he was "was one of the most effective members of Congress, delivering nearly a billion in grants and appropriations to the District."[4]
Miller was elected to the Cook County Commission in 2018. Miller's professional experience includes working as an independent consultant in sales training and marketing.[5] Miller says she has "spent her career serving the community and fighting to lower costs for working families, increase opportunity, and expand access to healthcare, particularly for women and communities of color."[6]
Peters is a majority whip in the Illinois Senate and was elected to the chamber in 2018. He previously worked as a community organizer with the nonprofit group Chicago Votes. Peters says he is running "to bring bold, progressive leadership to Washington on behalf of the communities of Illinois’ 2nd District."[7]
Preston is the chairman of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus and was first elected to the chamber in 2022. Preston's professional experience includes owning a construction firm and working as a janitor and carpenter.[8] Preston says he is running "because I know what it means to struggle – and to overcome. Together, we're going to bring back jobs and businesses to the Southland."[9]
Also running in the primary are Toni Brown (D), Yumeka Brown (D), Eric France (D), Patrick Keating (D), Sidney Moore (D), Adal Regis (D), and Jeremy Young (D).
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois' 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 2
Ashley Banks is running in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 2
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 2 on March 17, 2026.
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| Toni Brown | ||
 | Yumeka Brown | |
 | Eric France | |
 | Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. | |
 | Patrick Keating | |
 | Donna Miller | |
 | Sidney Moore | |
 | Robert Peters | |
 | Willie Preston | |
 | Adal Regis | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robin Kelly (D)
- Jeremy Young (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 2
Mike Noack is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 2 on March 17, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ashley Ramos (R)
- Calvin Coleman (R)
Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Yumeka Brown | Democratic Party | $69,400 | $17,448 | $51,953 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Toni Brown | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Eric France | Democratic Party | $13,091 | $11,283 | $1,808 | As of June 30, 2025 |
| Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. | Democratic Party | $95,029 | $40,237 | $54,792 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Patrick Keating | Democratic Party | $11,516 | $1,559 | $9,957 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Donna Miller | Democratic Party | $242,494 | $90,523 | $151,971 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Sidney Moore | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Robert Peters | Democratic Party | $693,183 | $347,495 | $345,688 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Willie Preston | Democratic Party | $79,354 | $34,977 | $44,377 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Adal Regis | Democratic Party | $66,615 | $47,934 | $10,824 | As of September 30, 2025 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[10][11][12]
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Note: As of November 19, 2025, Toni Brown (D) and Sidney Moore (D) had not filed as candidates with the Federal Election Commission.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Cook County, Illinois (2022)
General election
General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Donna Miller defeated Anna Biedrzycki in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Miller (D) | 68.3 | 55,250 |
| Anna Biedrzycki (R) | 31.7 | 25,664 | ||
| Total votes: 80,914 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Donna Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Miller | 100.0 | 22,628 |
| Total votes: 22,628 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6
Donna Miller won election in the general election for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Miller (D) | 100.0 | 82,556 |
| Total votes: 82,556 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6
Donna Miller defeated Patricia Joan Murphy and Louis Presta in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board of Commissioners District 6 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Miller | 43.4 | 17,907 |
| Patricia Joan Murphy | 40.6 | 16,762 | ||
| Louis Presta | 16.0 | 6,611 | ||
| Total votes: 41,280 | |||
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2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Miller ran in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 15. Miller lost in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012. She faced Joseph Letke, Jr., Patricia Mahon and Napoleon Harris. Incumbent James Meeks (D) did not run for re-election. No candidate declared for the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Mahon | 21.1% | 4,928 |
| Donna Miller | 35.2% | 8,209 |
 Napoleon Harris |
43.6% | 10,172 |
| Total Votes | 23,309 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Miller's campaign website stated the following:
Healthcare for All
Everyone deserves affordable, accessible health care no matter their income or ZIP code. I’ll fight to lower prescription drug costs, cap insulin prices, expand access to generic drugs and restore funding for rural and suburban hospitals. Health care is a human right and I support a Medicare for All framework.
Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice
No one should die from preventable pregnancy complications or be forced to give birth. I’ve led efforts on the county board to fund doula programs and reduce maternal health outcome disparities. I also helped secure millions for reproductive health care access in Illinois. In Congress, my focus will be to codify Roe v. Wade and ensure every woman can make her own health care decisions.
Good Jobs & Lower Costs
Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs. I’ll stand with unions, fight to repeal tax breaks for billionaires and support affordable housing investments. I’ve delivered medical debt relief to hundreds of thousands of Cook County residents and will lead similar efforts nationwide.
Innovation & Economic Growth
We can grow our economy while protecting workers and consumers. I’ll support responsible innovation in technology, digital assets and business development that benefits working people and local communities. I will also support the supervised and regulated integration of blockchain technology to modernize and secure sectors such as healthcare, identity verification and finance. Additionally, we must continue to pursue Artificial Intelligence to ensure the United States remains ahead of the curve in this powerful driver of innovation, economic growth and opportunity while also being a leader in accountability and developing a high standard of AI ethics.
Climate & Environmental Justice
I’ve sponsored over $100 million in sustainability and renewable energy investments in Cook County and will continue fighting for clean air, safe water and resilient infrastructure to protect future generations. In Congress, I will support rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and ensuring the United States is at the forefront of environmental justice, climate responsibility and sustainability.
Agriculture & Rural Communities
Farmers are on the front lines of President Donald Trump’s trade war and small family farms like those across Illinois are being hit the hardest by Republican tariffs. I’ll fight for fair trade policies, smart technology investments in agriculture and economic relief that strengthens rural communities, not bail out multibillion dollar conglomerates.
Immigration & Human Rights
I support a swift and humane path to citizenship for migrants, due process for all and accountability for agencies that violate civil rights. We must end racial profiling and ensure immigration enforcement upholds our Constitution and our values. The current administration and federal agents’ blatant disregard for due process and constitutional rights is wrong and in Congress I will hold them accountable for their actions.
Safe Communities & Justice Reform
I’ve supported millions of dollars in violence prevention and helped launch Cook County’s first Restorative Justice Community Court. I’ll continue to support police-community partnerships built on trust, accountability and safety for every family. No one should lose a loved one to gun violence. In Congress, I will partner with anyone that is willing to take on the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby to pass common sense gun laws and work to provide mental health care access to ensure our children, schools and communities are safe.
Voting Rights & Democracy
Our democracy only survives if we defend it and I’ll always stand up for the Constitution and free and fair elections. I’ll fight to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, protect fair elections, and expand voter access through automatic and same-day registration. The attacks on our democratic institutions, the rule of law and our system of checks and balances cannot go unanswered.
"A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few… Peace cannot exist where justice is not served"
- Congressman John R. Lewis
Veterans & Military Families
As chair of the Cook County Veterans Committee, I’ve expanded funding and services for local veterans. In Congress, I’ll protect benefits, strengthen the Veterans Administration and ensure every veteran receives the care and respect they’ve earned.
Protecting Seniors
I’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity. I’ll also strengthen protections against elder abuse and ensure our aging population receives the dignified treatment they deserve.
— Donna Miller's campaign website (December 1, 2025)
Campaign ads
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Donna Miller Cook County Commission campaign website, "Home page," accessed December 1, 2025
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Top candidates for the US House in Illinois’ 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th districts for the 2026 election," August 19, 2025
- ↑ CBS News, "Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces campaign for old seat," October 8, 2025
- ↑ Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. campaign website, "About," accessed November 21, 2025
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Donna Miller," accessed November 21, 2025
- ↑ Donna Miller campaign website, "Meet Donna," accessed November 21, 2025
- ↑ Robert Peters campaign website, "About Robert Peters," accessed November 21, 2025
- ↑ Willie Preston campaign website, "Home page," accessed November 21, 2025
- ↑ YouTube, "Preston for Congress Official Launch Video," August 19, 2025
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
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