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Donna Miller Defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois 2nd District Democratic Primary

Illinois 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary·March 18 – March 18, 2026

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Donna Miller Defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois 2nd District Democratic Primary

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District on March 18. She defeated former Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., who was attempting to return to the seat he resigned from in 2012 Miller wins Illinois House Democratic primary. Miller is now the likely successor to retiring Representative Robin Kelly in the heavily Democratic district Donna Miller wins Chicago-area House primary. Jackson Jr.'s campaign focused on a political comeback following his previous resignation over the misuse of campaign funds Jesse Jackson Jr.'s comeback bid fails. However, voters chose Miller, who has served as a county commissioner since 2019 Donna Miller defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois 2nd District primary.
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller wins Illinois' 2nd DistrictJesse Jackson Jr.'s comeback bid fails in Illinois primaryDonna Miller defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois 2nd District primary

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Donna Miller wins the Democratic primary for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, defeating former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. to likely succeed retiring Rep. Robin Kelly.

Identifies the winner and the specific seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Robin Kelly.

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Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Comeback Bid for Congress Comes Up Short

bloomberg.com logoBloomberg BusinessCenter Left

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller wins Illinois' 2nd District over comeback effort by former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

chicagotribune.com logoChicago TribuneCenter Left

Donna Miller defeats Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois 2nd District primary

axios.com logoAxiosCenter

Donna Miller wins Chicago-area House primary as Democrats fight over four open seats

nbcnews.com logoNBC NewsCenter Left

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

politico.com logoPOLITICOCenter Left

Miller wins Illinois House Democratic primary, beating Jackson Jr.

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