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Illinois's 2nd Congressional District (IL-2)

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Robin Kelly, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes all of Iroquois County and parts of Vermilion, Livingston, Kankakee, Ford, Champaign, Will, and Cook counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 742,590, a median household income of $64,304, and a median age of 39.2. Of residents 25 and older, 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd District
Robin Kelly

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Kelly ran for the U.S. Senate in Illinois and lost the primary on Mar 17, 2026.

10 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 IL-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for IL-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Donna MillerDemocratic$2,452,894$40,546Jun 30
Robert James PetersDemocratic$1,324,472$8,374Jun 30
Jesse L. Jackson Jr.Democratic$366,890$2,625Jun 30
Willie Junior PrestonDemocratic$146,131$1,407Mar 31
Yumeka S. BrownDemocratic$118,264$4,477Jun 30
Adal RegisDemocratic$71,090$807Dec 31
Eric FranceDemocratic$22,080-$219Feb 25
Patrick John KeatingDemocratic$14,731$0May 18
Calvin ColemanRepublican$7,994$0Sep 23
Jeremy YoungDemocratic$4,370-$399Jan 7

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
742,590
Median household income
$64,304
Median age
39.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Illinois senators

Neighboring districts

  • IL-1 · Jonathan Jackson (D)
  • IL-15 · Mary Miller (R)
  • IL-16 · Darin LaHood (R)
  • IN-1 · Frank J. Mrvan (D)
  • IN-4 · Jim Baird (R)
  • IN-8 · Mark Messmer (R)

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