Jennifer Todd
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
$1.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Jennifer Todd is trading at 2% to win the IL-15 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRegistered nurse
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundRegistered nurse
EducationKaskaskia College (nursing school attended)
Notable personal detailsJennifer Ann Todd is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 15th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is a registered nurse and has described past work as a school nurse. Todd has campaigned on expanding access to healthcare and supporting public education and rural communities in central and southern Illinois.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate says tax policy should be fair and simple and emphasizes tax relief for middle‑class families and small businesses. She states she does not support broad tax increases and that keeping taxes the same or providing relief for working people and small employers is a priority. She also emphasizes controlling federal spending while targeting support for local services and infrastructure.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting rural hospitals, expanding mental-health services, and increasing access to preventive care; frames healthcare as a basic right. Emphasizes expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare for families and veterans and protecting rural health infrastructure.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting the border and human life by stopping cartels, trafficking, and illegal crossings while also building an orderly, functional legal immigration system.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion rights and criticizes opponents of abortion access; positions herself as generally liberal and opposes restrictive abortion policies. Advocacy is framed in contrast to the incumbent’s opposition to abortion rights.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s public materials emphasize support for agriculture and “investments in sustainable farming practices,” but do not set out specific climate targets, emissions reductions, fossil-fuel policies, or comprehensive clean-energy proposals. Available statements focus on rural infrastructure, healthcare, and support for farmers without clear, detailed climate or energy policy positions.
Latest News
Jennifer Todd is being mentioned in coverage of Ohio’s 2026 governor and Senate races, where Democrats are seen as becoming more competitive again. The reporting says Ohio is one of the party’s better opportunities in the Midwest, though Republicans still have structural advantages, especially in rural and working-class areas. The broader focus is on the state becoming a key battleground for the 2026 elections.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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