IL-15 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRegistered nurse
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundRegistered nurse
EducationUniversity of Evansville (studied secondary education and sports medicine; transferred)
Notable personal detailsJennifer Ann Todd is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District and the authorizing candidate for the principal campaign committee Friends for Jennifer Todd 2026. She is a registered nurse and former school nurse, and describes herself as a single mother and a native of southern Illinois. Her campaign emphasizes healthcare access and affordability, rural communities, education, agriculture, and veterans’ issues.
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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.
News
Jennifer Todd is in the news because Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its congressional map, with claims that race was used improperly in drawing district boundaries. The case is part of a broader wave of redistricting fights ahead of the midterm elections. The reporting does not provide additional direct details about Todd’s role beyond her being a candidate.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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