Illinois 2nd District
Robin Kelly (D) gave up the seat to run for U. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Donna Miller
Democrat · Cook County commissioner and health care consultant
FLiberty Score F41 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Miller has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Miller.
Raised $2,700,313 since January 2025: 92% from people, 8% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Michael Noack
Republican · truck driver from Bonfield, first-time candidate
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Noack, and what Noack has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on November 1. A grade needs 4.
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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.
Donna Miller, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Miller, so the grade above comes from this list: what Miller has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Asked about Iran, she says the U.S. should revisit the principles of the 2015 nuclear agreement that Trump rejected.
“Again, revisiting JCPOA principles will require lawmakers to do their job of putting the country's interests over those of wealthy contributors.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Returning to a deal on the model of the 2015 agreement is the against side of the Iran measure.
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Asked what limits Congress should place on military action in Iran, she says no president should start military operations alone.
“No president should be allowed to unilaterally initiate military operations at will, on a whim, with virtually no expert analyses, planning or review.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Asking that Congress approve military action, with no bill or vote named, does not settle the Iran regime measure.
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She supports defense bill provisions for new military aid to Ukraine, oversight of arms sales to Kyiv, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
“I support the National Defense Authorization Act's provisions to authorize new military assistance for Ukraine, provide stronger oversight of the Trump Administration's arms sales and intelligence support for Kyiv, and return abducted Ukrainian children from Russia.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing military aid to Ukraine against Russia is with liberty on free nations.
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She criticises the administration for favoring ways to punish citizens who exercise free speech.
“The Trump administration has already shown a fondness for favoring ways to profile, surveille and punish immigrants and even citizens who exercise free speech.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Objecting to government punishment of speech is on the with side of the free speech measure.
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She says health care is a human right and supports a Medicare for All framework.
“Health care is a human right and I support a Medicare for All framework.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.
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She says she would fight to repeal tax breaks for billionaires.
“I'll stand with unions, fight to repeal tax breaks for billionaires and support affordable housing investments.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Repealing a named tax break to raise taxes on the wealthy is against liberty on free markets.
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Asked about Trump's tariffs she says no and says they raised prices for consumers, small businesses and farms.
“Many reports indicate his tariffs have proven more harmful to Americans, with increased prices hitting consumer pocketbooks, small businesses and family farms in particular.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is with liberty on free markets.
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In a questionnaire she calls for closing detention centers and ending racial profiling in immigration enforcement.
“Other priorities should include a swift and humane path to citizenship for migrants, due process for all, an end to racial/cultural profiling, closure of detention centers, as well as independent oversight, transparency and penalties to ensure administration and implementation do not violate constitutional rights.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Closing detention centers and a path to citizenship are on the against side of the migration measure.
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Her priorities page supports a path to citizenship for migrants.
“I support a swift and humane path to citizenship for migrants, due process for all and accountability for agencies that violate civil rights.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to citizenship is on the against side of the migration measure.
Michael Noack, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Noack, so the grade above comes from this list: what Noack has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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He objects to Congress debating sending billions overseas while grocery prices rise, and names no country.
“groceries up 30% while Congress debates sending billions overseas.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He names no country or aid program, so it does not settle the free nations test.
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His Issues page says he wants health care kept out of government hands, with no socialized medicine.
“Keep healthcare in your hands, not the government's”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Rejecting socialized medicine is with liberty on free markets.
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He says he will fight to roll back Illinois property taxes, which he calls the highest in the nation.
“Fight to roll back Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes so your home doesn't become a financial burden”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Cutting named taxes is with liberty on free markets.
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He says he will push to reverse the 52-cent state gas tax increase in place since 2019.
“Push to reverse the 52-cent gas tax hike that's been draining your wallet since 2019”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Reversing a named tax increase is with liberty on free markets.
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His Issues page lists securing the border and enforcing existing immigration laws.
“Secure the border and enforce the laws we already have”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing the law is the with side of the migration measure.
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He wants ICE enforcement refocused on violent criminals and says resources should not go to people who are not a threat.
“Refocus ICE enforcement on violent criminals who pose actual dangers to your community”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Narrowing ICE to violent criminals neither opposes ICE nor backs deporting all who are here illegally, so it does not settle the measure.
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