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Illinois primary election 2026: 2nd Congressional District race to fill U.S. House Representative Robin Kelly's seat

Miller is projected to win the Democratic nomination for the open 2nd District seat.

Illinois primary election 2026: 2nd Congressional District race to fill U.S. House Representative Robin Kelly's seat
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Donna Miller is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, whose seat is open as Rep. Robin Kelly runs for the U.S. Senate. The article also describes other candidates in the race, including Robert Peters and Jesse Jackson Jr.

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Democratic candidate projected to win the nomination for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District

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Representative whose seat is open as she runs for the U.S. Senate

State senator and Democratic candidate for the open 2nd District seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Jesse Jackson Jr., Former representative and candidate for the open 2nd District seat

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Donna Miller Wins Illinois Democratic Congressional Primary

Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. Center outlets report the result, with some coverage situating it amid other Illinois races and Democratic divisions over Israel policy. Right-leaning outlets note the November contest, while one article presents the win as evidence of voter support for Israel beyond online debate.

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