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Democrat
Robert Peters
IL-02 Democratic nominee?
$87.5K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundPolitician
Notable personal detailsRobert James Peters is a Democratic politician and a candidate for U.S. House in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District (2026). He serves as a member of the Illinois Senate representing the 13th District. He has been described as a community organizer and has worked in politics and advocacy organizations before holding elected office.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive economic policies including raising the minimum wage, eliminating the state sales tax on groceries, expanding property tax relief for seniors, and advancing Medicare-for-All and other policies to expand government-provided health coverage and benefits for working families.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and making quality health care a universal guarantee; proposes rolling back attacks on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicare’s ability to lower prescription drug prices. Has sponsored and led state legislation to curb predatory insurance practices, expand mental-health coverage, ban harmful short-term plans, and increase transparency and network adequacy in Illinois. These positions indicate support for major public expansions of coverage and stronger government regulation of insurers.
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Immigration & Border
Supports welcoming immigrant communities, condemns militarized immigration raids and federal actions that separate families, and frames Illinois policy as protecting asylum seekers and immigrant rights. Emphasizes humanitarian responses and opposes federal enforcement tactics perceived as cruel or divisive.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, opposes the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, and has voted for legislation to safeguard abortion access and related reproductive services in Illinois. States Illinois should remain a welcoming place for people seeking abortion care from hostile states and has called for federal protections for reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports ambitious clean-energy and environmental-justice policies, including co-sponsorship of the Clean Energy Jobs Act that aims to reduce Illinois’ dependence on fossil fuels to zero by 2050; has promoted offshore wind development and sponsored state bills to deploy non-combustible thermal energy networks to replace fossil-fuel heating. Has been recognized by environmental groups for a pro-environment voting record and advocacy for climate action.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-violence prevention programs, community-based intervention funding, and state-level measures to strengthen firearm-violence prevention; has sponsored legislation to expand the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention and to create licensing and accountability for firearms manufacturers. Emphasizes investing in community services and prevention rather than punitive approaches to reduce gun violence.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Robert Peters is in the news because he is running in the crowded Democratic primary for Illinois’s 2nd Congressional District. The race has drawn heavy attention, with Peters competing against candidates including Donna Miller and Jesse Jackson Jr. Recent coverage says the contest is competitive and centered on issues like healthcare, infrastructure, and opposition to Donald Trump.
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CTChicago Tribune5 months ago
Crowded Democratic primary in Illinois’ 2nd District race
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N5NBC 5 Chicago4 months ago
What time do polls close in Illinois? What to know
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N5NBC 5 Chicago4 months ago
Suburban voters turn out in key Congressional primary battles
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CSChicago Sun-Times4 months ago
Chicago and suburban Democratic voters more likely to vote for candidates who fought ICE, poll finds
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Illinois Democratic Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Robert Peters for Illinois Democratic Senate nominee?
Indivisible
Public endorsement
Indivisible announced its endorsement of Robert Peters for Congress in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.
Working Families Party
Public figure
Working Families Party endorsed Robert Peters for Congress in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.
Citizen Action/Illinois
Public endorsement
Citizen Action/Illinois endorsed Robert Peters for Congress in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.
The People's Lobby
Public figure
The People's Lobby endorsed Robert Peters for Congress in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.
National Nurses United
Public figure
National Nurses United endorsed Robert Peters for Congress.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Robert Peters for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District race.
Leaders We Deserve
Public figure
Leaders We Deserve endorsed Robert Peters for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.3M
$993.4K
$662.2K
$331.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.3M
$8.4K
$1.3M
$73.1K
Source: FEC