Mary Miller is a conservative Republican who gained national attention for her outspoken opposition to what she calls "woke" policies in schools and government, particularly around transgender rights and cultural issues. A farmer and mother of 11 children, she entered Congress in 2021 after defeating a longtime incumbent in the Republican primary, running on a platform of defending traditional values and supporting former President Trump. Miller has been a vocal critic of federal education policies and has championed parental rights in education, while also advocating for agricultural interests from her rural downstate Illinois district.