Illinois 15th District

Mary Miller (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Mary Miller

  Republican · holds this seat today

  B+

  Liberty Score B+

  On the liberty side in 104 of 121 votes and bills.

  Raised $1,862,238 since January 2025: 88% from people, 10% from PACs and other committees, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
• JT

  Jennifer Todd

  Democrat · registered nurse and union family Democrat from Edwardsville

  C-

  Liberty Score C-

  70 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Todd has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Todd.

  Raised $210,097 since January 2025: 89% from people, 8% from PACs and other committees, 3% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Mary Miller. Mary Miller: B+, 88 out of 100 from recorded votes. Jennifer Todd: C-, 70 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Jennifer Todd, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Todd, so the grade above comes from this list: what Todd has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · Her campaign siteTyranny

  In a campaign newsletter she faults Rep. Miller for voting five times in 2026 against resolutions to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities with Iran, and says Congress should use its war powers.

  “On your behalf, in 2026, Mary Miller has voted five times against resolutions to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities with Iran.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  She backs war powers resolutions aimed at ending U.S. action against Iran, which is the against side of the Iran measure.

  Source: Jennifer Todd for Congress, Tuesdays with Team Todd newslettersDiscuss this
• February 19, 2026 · StatementFree markets

  She calls the current tariffs a reckless scheme that raised costs for families.

  “I view the Trump administration's tariffs as a "reckless scheme" that has made everyday life more expensive for Illinois families.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Opposing broad tariffs is with liberty on free markets.

  Source: Tri States Public Radio (WVIK), Meet the Democrats running in the primary for the 15th Congressional DistrictDiscuss this
• February 19, 2026 · StatementFree markets

  She supports making small business tax relief permanent and opposing job and service taxes.

  “I support efforts to make tax relief permanent for small businesses, including opposing job and service taxes that create financial strain.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing lower taxes on named items (small business tax relief) is with liberty on free markets.

  Source: Tri States Public Radio (WVIK), Meet the Democrats running in the primary for the 15th Congressional DistrictDiscuss this
• February 2026 · StatementDefense

  Asked about foreign policy, she says the House should fund a strong national defense and support allies while keeping spending accountable.

  “The House has a major role to play by funding a strong national defense, supporting our allies, and using oversight to make sure every dollar spent is accountable and tied to clear objectives.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Calling for a strong national defense budget is with liberty on defense.

  Source: WTTW, 2026 Primary Voters Guide: Jennifer ToddDiscuss this
• February 19, 2026 · StatementBorders

  In a questionnaire she says she would block ICE detention and removal funding until new rules on agents become law.

  “Block "blank check" funding for ICE detention and removal operations until these meaningful guardrails are enacted into law.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  Conditioning funding on new rules is neither ending ICE nor backing it unconditionally, so it does not settle the measure.

  Source: Tri States Public Radio (WVIK), Meet the Democrats running in the primary for the 15th Congressional DistrictDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteBorders

  Her Issues page says the country can secure its borders and enforce immigration law while treating people fairly.

  “We can secure our borders, enforce our immigration laws, and still treat people with fairness and basic human dignity.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border and enforcing the law is the with side of the migration measure.

  Source: Jennifer Todd for Congress, Priorities for Illinois 15Discuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.