2026 Elections · Illinois

Illinois's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Illinois congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Illinois's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Donna Miller (Democratic) and Michael Scott Noack (Republican).

  • Donna MillerDemocratic✓ Verified
    $2.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Michael Scott NoackRepublican✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Donna Miller supports affordable, accessible healthcare for all, including lowering drug costs, expanding access to generic drugs, endorsing a Medicare for All framework, capping insulin prices, and restoring funding for rural and suburban hospitals 12. She also supports a swift, humane path to citizenship, due process for all, ending racial profiling, and holding immigration enforcement accountable 45. Michael Scott Noack supports converting health insurance companies to nonprofit organizations to reduce premiums and increase coverage without government-run healthcare 3. He advocates focusing ICE enforcement on violent criminals, securing the border, and fixing the legal immigration process to be fair and efficient based on his personal experience 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDonna MillerDemocraticMichael Scott NoackRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Miller supports fair wages, affordable housing, union rights, repealing tax breaks for billionaires, and delivering medical debt relief to working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Healthcare

Miller supports affordable, accessible healthcare for all, including lowering drug costs, expanding generic drugs access, and endorses a Medicare for All framework.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller supports a Medicare for All framework, lowering prescription drug costs, capping insulin prices, and restoring funding for rural and suburban hospitals.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Noack supports converting health insurance companies to nonprofit organizations to reduce premiums and increase coverage without government-run healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Donna Miller supports affordable, accessible healthcare for all, including lowering drug costs, expanding access to generic drugs, and endorses a Medicare for All framework 1. She also supports capping insulin prices and restoring funding for rural and suburban hospitals 2. Michael Scott Noack supports converting health insurance companies to nonprofit organizations to reduce premiums and increase coverage without government-run healthcare 3.
Immigration

Miller supports a swift, humane path to citizenship, due process for all, ending racial profiling, and holding immigration enforcement accountable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller supports a swift, humane path to citizenship for migrants and accountability for agencies that violate civil rights during immigration enforcement.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Noack advocates focusing ICE enforcement on violent criminals, securing the border, and fixing the legal immigration process to be fair and efficient based on his personal experience.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Donna Miller supports a swift, humane path to citizenship, due process for all, ending racial profiling, and holding immigration enforcement accountable 1. She also emphasizes accountability for agencies that violate civil rights during immigration enforcement 2. Michael Scott Noack advocates focusing ICE enforcement on violent criminals, securing the border, and fixing the legal immigration process to be fair and efficient based on his personal experience 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Miller supports violence prevention, restorative justice, police-community partnerships, common sense gun laws, and mental health care access.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Miller supports codifying Roe v. Wade and ensuring every woman can make her own healthcare decisions, opposing preventable pregnancy complications and forced births.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Miller supports repealing tax breaks for billionaires and investing in affordable housing and economic relief for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller supports increasing and better enforcing corporate tax contributions.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Noack fights to roll back Illinois’ high property taxes, reverse the gas tax hike, cut wasteful federal spending, and hold government accountable to reduce the tax burden on families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Donna Miller supports repealing tax breaks for billionaires and investing in affordable housing and economic relief for working families 1. She also supports increasing and better enforcing corporate tax contributions 2. Michael Scott Noack fights to roll back Illinois’ high property taxes, reverse the gas tax hike, cut wasteful federal spending, and hold government accountable to reduce the tax burden on families 3.
Energy & Environment

Miller supports sustainability investments, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, and advancing environmental justice and climate responsibility.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Noack supports investment in hydroelectric power and clean energy that is proven, reliable, and genuinely renewable to lower energy costs and strengthen national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Donna Miller supports sustainability investments, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, and advancing environmental justice and climate responsibility 1. Michael Scott Noack supports investment in hydroelectric power and clean energy that is proven, reliable, and genuinely renewable to lower energy costs and strengthen national security 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Miller supports protecting veterans’ benefits, strengthening the Veterans Administration, and ensuring veterans receive proper care and respect.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Miller supports continued U.S. support for Taiwan's ability to defend itself against China.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Donna Miller supports affordable, accessible healthcare for all, including lowering drug costs, expanding access to generic drugs, and endorses a Medicare for All framework. She also supports capping insulin prices and restoring funding for rural and suburban hospitals. Michael Scott Noack supports converting health insurance companies to nonprofit organizations to reduce premiums and increase coverage without government-run healthcare.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Donna Miller supports a swift, humane path to citizenship, due process for all, ending racial profiling, and holding immigration enforcement accountable. She also emphasizes accountability for agencies that violate civil rights during immigration enforcement. Michael Scott Noack advocates focusing ICE enforcement on violent criminals, securing the border, and fixing the legal immigration process to be fair and efficient based on his personal experience.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Donna Miller supports repealing tax breaks for billionaires and investing in affordable housing and economic relief for working families. She also supports increasing and better enforcing corporate tax contributions. Michael Scott Noack fights to roll back Illinois’ high property taxes, reverse the gas tax hike, cut wasteful federal spending, and hold government accountable to reduce the tax burden on families.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Donna Miller supports sustainability investments, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, and advancing environmental justice and climate responsibility. Michael Scott Noack supports investment in hydroelectric power and clean energy that is proven, reliable, and genuinely renewable to lower energy costs and strengthen national security.