Donna Miller Wins Democratic Primary, Defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois's 2nd District
March 18, 2026
Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District, beating a crowded field that included former Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
Miller drew sizable backing from a super PAC aligned with AIPAC, though she did not claim a formal endorsement from the group.
As a Cook County commissioner and former health care consultant, Miller plans to push for lower health care costs and broader Obamacare coverage in Congress.
She earned endorsements from The Chicago Tribune editorial board and Representative Brad Schneider, with encouragement from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries before the primary.
Jackson Jr. sought a political comeback more than a decade after his corruption scandal and subsequent prison sentence.
Jeffries did not publicly endorse any candidate in the race.
Miller criticized unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel, aligned Netanyahu’s government with echoes of the Trump era, and supported a two-state solution while affirming Israel’s right to exist.
The district leans strongly Democratic, making Miller a favorite in the general election as it spans parts of Chicago’s South Side to rural areas south of the city.
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The New York Times • Mar 18, 2026
Donna Miller Beats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois House Primary