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<h2>May 13, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Breaking the Cycle. That’s what we are doing here in this district.For too many years, this district has been underinvested in and written off.And when that happens, families get left behind.Farmers. Veterans. Students. Working families. Rural communities.People deserve representation, whether a district is considered “easy” or not.Because when we stop showing up in communities like ours, it weakens trust in democracy itself.And here in IL-15, you can see exactly where that leads.In 2024, no one even ran against Mary Miller.No real challenge. No real conversation. No accountability.We cannot keep doing politics this way and expect different results. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may12tuesdays">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may12tuesdays</a>We cannot keep letting maps and assumptions decide which communities matter and which ones get ignored.But this cycle feels different because people here are ready for something different.Four Democrats stepped up to run. And, two Republicans challenged Mary Miller in the primary.That does not happen in districts people truly believe are hopeless.And the truth is, Mary Miller has never really had to defend her record in a serious general election environment.Now she does.This campaign is different because it is rooted here.I’m a nurse. A single mom. The daughter of a veteran.I’ve relied on Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment before. I know what it feels like to worry about healthcare costs, bills, and whether there will be enough left at the end of the month.I also know this district is full of hardworking people who are tired of being treated like second-class citizens by both parties.People want someone focused on this district. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may12tuesdays">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may12tuesdays</a> Not building a national brand. Not creating chaos with divisive rhetoric.Just doing the work.That means showing up in all 35 counties.Holding town halls. Listening. Having conversations. Being present.Because breaking the cycle is about more than one election.It’s about finally investing in communities, like Palmer, Warden, Plymouth, and so many more that have been ignored for far too long.And that takes all of us.It takes people willing to volunteer. -To organize. -To knock doors. -To make calls. -To host events. -To bring new people into this movement.And yes, it takes financial resources too.Not because money wins everything, we proved that in the primary, but because organizing across 35 counties takes real investment.For example: Every 125 miles driven across this 17,000-square-mile district costs about $600. 50 T-shirts also run about $650.And that’s before the everyday costs of running a true grassroots campaign.The truth is, races like this only become competitive when people decide they are worth fighting for before everyone else believes it.That is how you build momentum. That is how you surprise people. And that is how you break the cycle.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate</a>Because if we want to strengthen democracy, we cannot abandon parts of it.We have to show up everywhere.And that is exactly what we are doing here.Jennifer ToddP.S. Breaking the cycle takes more than hope. It takes people willing to invest in this fight. <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">Donate</a>, volunteer, organize, and help us show up in every corner of this district.&nbsp;You can follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when I’ll be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the 💙!&nbsp;To invite Jennifer to your community or host a meet and greet: <a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">jennifer@jentodd2026.us</a>, 618-251-1428&nbsp;May 6-12 - National Nurses Week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/about">(Jennifer's Nursing Journey)</a>May 13 - Team Todd Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zoom. <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register here</a>May 16 - Coffee &amp; Conversation: Data Centers. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87249116713?pwd=tVqHb8KsREAt0RbLtbYlPiwBLeseN7.1">Register here.</a>May 17 - Clinton May Days, Clinton, IL<h3>May 19:</h3>Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd Hosted by Democratic Women of Macon County gK9 Wine &amp; Spirits, 225 N Water St No. 110, Decatur, 6:00&nbsp;– 8:00 pm. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may19maconcountydemwomen">Donate/RSVPHere</a>&nbsp;May 27 - IL Alliance Retired Americans Breakfast, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, IEA Professional Development Center, 3440 Liberty Dr., Springfield, IL 62704June 6 - Mason County Democrats 21st Annual Golf OutingVolunteer Zoom Tomorrow at NoonJoin us tomorrow at noon on Zoom for our next Bi-Weekly Volunteer Meeting.There’s a lot of energy right now, and we especially need support with field organizing and summer outreach across the district.If you’re already registered, we’ll see you there. If not, you can still sign up to join Team Todd.And if you are ready to get started with phone banking and canvassing:<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register now!&nbsp;</a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.<h3>Phone Bank: Training + First Calls - Mon May 18</h3>Join us from 7-8:30 pm to learn how to phone bank for Jennifer's campaign and make your first calls with the group.&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll walk through the script and tools (30 min), make calls together on mute as a group (50 min), and debrief at the end (10 min).&nbsp;Group sessions will continue going forward, or if you are already an experienced phone banker, we will set you up to dial at your convenience!<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wV-3CXHdQEuuptni-6OoGQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phone Bank for Jennifer!</a><h3>Canvas: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h3>Knocking on doors is one of the most powerful ways you can help Jennifer Todd defeat Mary Miller in IL-15.Sign up <a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd">here</a> to get started today.No experience needed, we’ll train you, or if you’ve canvassed before, you can canvas at your convenience!We’ll also reach out when organized canvassing is happening in your area, including our first Day of Action in early June.<a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a>Coffee &amp; Conversation: Data CentersCommunities across Central Illinois are asking important questions about proposed data centers and what they could mean for our future.Join us for our next Coffee &amp; Conversation as we discuss concerns residents are raising about: • Energy use • Water demand • Infrastructure strain • Local community impactI’ll be joined by community advocates Cindy Shepherd and Rachel Stechman for a conversation centered on listening to residents and making sure local voices are part of these decisions.📅 Saturday, May 16 ⏰ 10:00 AM 💻 Via Zoom<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the Conversation</a>Guest Voices:Cindy Shepherd (Champaign County) is the Energy Builder Director for Faith in Place, a multi-faith organization working with more than 300 congregations across Illinois to build healthier, more resilient communities. A Kansas native and 35-year Central Illinois resident, Cindy works with a coalition examining the potential impacts of hyperscale data centers. She advocates for policy guardrails that protect Illinois water resources, electric rates, and public health.Rachel Stechman (Logan County) is the founder of Logan County Indivisible, a small business owner, and professional dog groomer. She has been actively engaged in community efforts responding to a proposed data center in her own area. Through her work, she helps inform residents, share resources, and increase accountability from elected officials.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww">Register &amp; Join the Conversation</a>

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<h2>April 7, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>We’ve had a lot of new people join this campaign over the past few weeks. If that’s you, welcome. I’m really glad you’re here.If you’ve been with me from the start, thank you. We would not be here without you.We won our primary. That matters. Now the real work begins.For those just getting to know me, I’m Jennifer Todd. I’m a nurse, a mom, a neighbor, and someone who believes this district deserves a representative who shows up, listens, and fights for the people who live here.I got into this race in January of 2025 because it was clear our district was not being heard. I kept meeting families struggling with rising costs, farmers being left behind, and people who felt like no one in Washington was paying attention to life here at home.I decided to step up because I believe our community deserves someone who shows up and fights for us.Everywhere I go, I hear the same thing. Costs are too high. Groceries. Gas. Health care. Farmers are worried about staying afloat. Families are stretched thin. Seniors are wondering how far their Social Security will go.We can do better. And that is what this campaign is about.Since the primary, we have been growing our grassroots team, reaching more voters, and building the kind of campaign it takes to win in November.And here’s the truth of where we are right now.We have volunteers ready to knock doors. County chairs stepping up. Organizations asking for yard signs and t-shirts.That’s exactly the kind of momentum we need.We would love nothing more than to deliver boxes of signs and shirts to every single county in this district. To show people, in a real and visible way, that this campaign is everywhere and that they have a real choice.But those materials cost money.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate</a>And as you know, I’m not able to self-fund. Raising money in a district like ours isn’t easy, and most of us are in the same boat. That just means we have to build this together.If we’re going to meet this moment, we need to raise the resources to match the energy we’re seeing on the ground.&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/april7jentodd">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/april7jentodd</a>If you’re able to, please consider making a contribution today. Every dollar goes directly toward reaching voters and getting the tools our volunteers need into their hands.If you are ready to step in, here is how you can help:Host a meet and greet in your community Join a phone bank Knock doors and talk to your neighbors<a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/volunteer#">Volunteer here</a>If you want to host, canvass, or make calls, you can also reach out directly to Erin: <a href="mailto:erin.vanbrooker@gmail.com">erin.vanbrooker@gmail.com</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.Thank you for being part of this. I am grateful to have you with me.JenniferP.S. Early support right now is what builds a winning campaign. If you believe in what we’re doing, please consider making a contribution today.P.P.S. Coffee and Conversation is coming up on April 18. Scroll down for more details and be sure to register. I hope to see you there.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate</a><h2>Our Volunteer Community is Growing!&nbsp;</h2>We had an incredible turnout for our first General Election "Zoom at Noon" last Wednesday! With over 40 of you joining us live and dozens more engaging daily, the energy was absolutely electric.A special shoutout to Randy Raley for joining us from the road. Now that is commitment! Randy brought a fantastic perspective and even offered his incredible voice to our upcoming projects. He truly put the "unity" in community.Because of this amazing momentum, we’re moving to a bi-weekly Wednesday schedule. Whether you can join every time or just once a month, we want you there!Next Zoom: Wednesday, April 15 Noon, via Zoom&nbsp; Register now!<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Count me in!</a>Thank you for being in this with me.JenniferP.S. If you can’t make it, sign up anyway, and we’ll send you everything you need to stay involved.<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation</h2>Winning the primary was an incredible first step. Now the real work begins.We won because of you, and our “Listening Tour” didn’t end on election night. I’m still listening, and I want to hear from every corner of our 17,000-square-mile district.Join me for our first Coffee &amp; Conversation of the general election. I’m also excited that Paul Davis will be joining us, a meaningful sign of the unity we’re building as we move forward together.Saturday, April 18 10 AM&nbsp; via ZoomWhether you’ve been with us from day one or are just getting involved, I hope you’ll join us. Your voice is what will drive this campaign forward to November.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Tb5I-HeiRdagKBzY3oCuQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register Now!</a>

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<h2>June 9, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Politico is talking about our campaign—and calling out Mary Miller.Mary Miller wants to spend June debating whether your families count.As a nurse, a mom, and the daughter of a veteran, I know families in IL-15 aren’t looking for more culture wars. They’re looking for leaders focused on lowering costs, expanding access to health care, strengthening our public schools, and actually showing up.That’s why I’ve held 15 Coffee &amp; Conversations, with another coming June 20. It’s why I’ve traveled thousands of miles across this district listening. And it’s why I’m running.IL-15 deserves a representative who serves this district, not one who distracts with divisive fights.Below the article, you’ll find updates on tomorrow’s Wednesday volunteer Zoom at noon, Monday night phone banking, three events next week across the district, and more ways to get involved.If you’re able, <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/r9HbMicco-RGnr2qHl0LXw~~/AAUS1hA~/5gtwq7XVay-8Zqq9Sqkbb573mBuhVVYfw-UTeaSKtsGAbhB1Ocj85oAhc0UoMk-oxny-XTbuOnt_nTZgQpQD2lTesAYHL1Pd8WSL8H8Slx3hQccoJiBAC4_n6lJV_mrw-6KLUNrCaob6RAUewMQpxZefoCyzqi56TmXm7YQAKPM~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">please consider pitching in $5, $15, $35, or whatever works for you.</a> Every dollar helps us stay on the road, reach more voters, and power the organizing it will take to win this race.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/r9HbMicco-RGnr2qHl0LXw~~/AAUS1hA~/5gtwq7XVay-8Zqq9Sqkbb573mBuhVVYfw-UTeaSKtsGAbhB1Ocj85oAhc0UoMk-oxny-XTbuOnt_nTZgQpQD2lTesAYHL1Pd8WSL8H8Slx3hQccoJiBAC4_n6lJV_mrw-6KLUNrCaob6RAUewMQpxZefoCyzqi56TmXm7YQAKPM~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the Fight!</a>Jennifer<h2>No Pride in Mary Miller’s proposal</h2>By SHIA KAPOS&nbsp; 06/09/2026 08:00 AM EDT With an assist from Desiree Luo. Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. This newsletter brought to you by caffeine and summer rainFAMILY FEUD:&nbsp;Congresswoman Mary Miller is wading back into a culture-war fight.Last week, the Illinois Republican introduced legislation that would end federal recognition of Pride Month and replace it with “Family Month.”The proposal, which aligns with the views of a Republican Party increasingly skeptical of gay marriage, landed as Pride Month celebrations were getting underway across Illinois and the country.Her Democratic challenger, Jennifer Todd, argues Miller is focused on the wrong things. “If Mary Miller really wants to honor families she should be fighting to lower the prices of gas, and groceries, ensuring we have access to health care, making sure our kids can get a good education, and help family farmers survive. That’s what honoring families really means,” Todd said in a statement to Playbook.Equality Illinois echoed that. “The diversity of our nation, including LGBTQ+ people and families, is one of our greatest strengths. We are strongest when we recognize the richness of our communities and affirm that everyone belongs. We can celebrate the many kinds of families that exist while also honoring the resilience of LGBTQ+ people,” the advocacy group said in a statement to Playbook.She’s not the only Archie Bunker. Miller is following the lead of Indiana and Tennessee governors who have issued proclamations recognizing “Nuclear Family Month.” And there’s Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, who recently drew criticism — including from fellow Republicans — after his social media post declared that “Homosexuality has no place in America.” The post was later deleted, with Ogles saying the “stupid” and “harmful” post was made by a member of his team who was reprimanded.True colors: Miller’s legislation is just the latest example of her courting controversy. Days after taking office in 2021, Miller drew criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler. In 2022, while celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision overruling Roe v. Wade, she called it a “historic victory for white life,” which her office later said was a slip of the tongue, with the wording of the prepared remarks purportedly terming the ruling a victory for “the right to life.” Last year, she came under fire for a xenophobic post identifying a guest House chaplain as Muslim when he was Sikh. Miller said at the time the man “should never have been allowed” to lead the prayer.She’s MAGA: Miller also objected to certifying the results of the 2020 election and has referred to a trans colleague, Sarah McBride, as “the gentleman from Delaware” on the House floor. Those positions and others have made her a close ally of President Donald Trump, who endorsed her reelection bid.Back home, though, constituents have complained that she’s difficult to reach and rarely holds public town halls. (She’s also known to dodge reporters’ calls, including your Playbook host’s.)Losing patience: Miller has won reelection comfortably, but she also drew challengers in the March primary — a sign that criticism of her combative style isn’t limited to Democrats.<h2>Fundraisers, Meet &amp; Greets, Jennifer in your Neighborhood!</h2>Follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when Jennifer will be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/vc6qbExF-tIEc5vRLyeRtQ~~/AAUS1hA~/exrI88cK9EtlnAS3nH9TQQMc6i89zOGUDolyNnHz9D4Reotd78_DvSG5XF3ygxIw-uQlb5uz5wkiRtKStWh4_oybdnrHauU68ij1L-DnyNld7B4OP6e6tOtlcPQui_Ag_Gf0AtgxNRavW9T-sCDUJQ~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the!&nbsp;Every Monday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Phone Bank with Jennifer, Matt, and Team Todd Join us each week as we connect directly with voters across the district. <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/JEWrTEuM2dq_diahA3GCuA~~/AAUS1hA~/39Ps4MTY8jvXI-8hki8vuvmwH-DayUCs211d0wyWdaGOxxWkyba4owPqzKEMGNBnnUkcKHfJqgP-D80jGIlOH49hnzemnhi2M3mTKLtZoac0pekYlKzFrbswiRn3wISJG5OXIjQ97S7rpse3kRg8rYI5DtUF5_llVZWwYI7NqZ9_OLUEqih7ADerqD2bbjFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join here.</a>June 10 Meet-and-Greet with Jennifer in Mason City 6:00 pm, Mason City Pavilion Park, 250W Jefferson Street, Mason City, IL Join Sen. Doris Turner; Mason County candidate for Sheriff and the Mason County Democrats for a complimentary dinner and family-oriented event. Please RSVP to Jay Briney, Mason County Democrat Chair, 217 828 1435. &nbsp;June 15 Springfield Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by SWAN <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/IgHj9Zppg490JMd0Ij2FrA~~/AAUS1hA~/UJyitBs9c7RD57clqvAjjCJ57NGJhJYUx9JiBWroq_NAaUKtnZxcIkBZWfuJQYwqROnBDOgPdhIwO9JZdAEogVdEl0XLKwcQoUmGLxB9MqRDZaiuz1Yuz59BnEza4u0XJPaCcsZ2vgMZ1fg5Jd7S5JGwydg2z6js59kSZIVvUc8~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More info and RSVP here.</a>June 18 Half Witt Winery Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by Montgomery County Indivisible <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/cnBinV8P9jagkPH7eX_7Kw~~/AAUS1hA~/YIyRf9fqfnlgHUUfdL-_RDSnOSuVLR5xd2Gnn0JbTgithi_szNeEyQKxxwCQMrNIhZHptxcxI_Rhc1MfbgvcXjE22O9JOt0PGF7BesVzJbQWd_DHDZUGTikXJrg8j7S3IL7x-ki1_2HqaiL28rm5ouT_8Mae6wnNkj1M-FmdYp44RabGSoEc2V9NaCi5oADm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More info and RSVP here</a> June 27 Jacksonville Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by Jacksonville Indivisible <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/sLuSvy1eSOB7vIQadfcR4g~~/AAUS1hA~/Pb_fN7dQCyhapbc6GCHPEgEcGS5qf5U4qBgSDhHPjvV4nDqRjoVK4b3nZrksEyeuak5-jCkbWUs5ULo3xlIfd5g_qn1b9JldN8ifV3gHv4PH_psnXkm-cWFr4D4QnI0UMGhkUaaT3EWTNvKgml_yLOzV1oP4fUDIivrPFrbGGlw~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More info and RSVP here.</a> June 30 <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/y7nBsyMhALQrouBl0c3_Dw~~/AAUS1hA~/pkm_Sf26oe2SeAK2s79vWj2nrBdrCWKlXuv_uAUDK5CmNnm3UeOUC0AdA30tOFPfrYmnTLs2M6-8OJvmkHMmDmnYJUU00xULxwI-WDEEreHe5wCgHEVMCgCnGFKSHKnbosl-UMBhsdUsbPx-i5Y4wRZm56C2Cj7G2pQJGR4EY2E~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">End-of-Quarter Fundraising Deadline</a><h2>Bi-Weekly Wednesday Zooms at Noon&nbsp;</h2>Our bi-weekly volunteer meetings are where volunteers hear campaign updates, share progress on projects, and connect with other supporters who are helping build this campaign across the district.Wednesday, June 10 Noon Via ZoomIf you're already registered, we'll see you there. If not, we'd love to have you join us.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/QSgtIc1QNXd7RRMCLL7y5Q~~/AAUS1hA~/2Cj0Kpgc34BFHcgndkZtztOQDgUt3na-mutUwtMsVDCIhDqzfNd5AQq0m7bBslk7iTX69wQZQCMj9KLaKkmoFcAbGpacjqYiWRirJKYY0hj_8Tvvq35x31zzGpDUhDr16eSdSupsKzgUez398WKnPnsfzmYlni_90GUFweJrXi9Dcx2_cPs6qC3T8RFJwABY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our Zooms at Noon!</a><h3>Can't make the meeting? There are still plenty of ways to get involved.</h3>Volunteer Opportunities<ul><li>Phone Banking - at your convenience</li><li>Canvassing - talk to your neighbors</li><li>Meet &amp; Greets - introduce Jennifer to your neighbors</li><li>Driving &amp; Event Staffing - help Jennifer make the most of her time</li><li>Data Work - always needed</li><li>Community Organizing</li></ul>This is how we win: Working together to defeat Mary Miller as a united community!<h2>Canvass: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h2>Canvassing has a long tradition in Illinois politics. It’s how campaigns get the win. They do the work, face to face, door to door, in neighborhoods across the state.It matters even more in this race.Because while we are out talking with voters where they live, Mary Miller refuses to meet her constituents: no town halls, no real presence in her district, not even in their neighborhoods.We’re doing the opposite. We show up. We listen. We meet people where they are.We know you are as invested in this win as we are. Help build this campaign; join us to canvass.&nbsp; Every door matters.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/GpU-vJzewTSdPLZ_SHwc-Q~~/AAUS1hA~/gPYzu-E3C-r8WTgMiECDxrMILDBx5ps5m7vuj36N15LQUSN3fBjZLcScgfmxC87_xZ1JBMiAbji7YJkm7SLeXWxhyO_56ecL3o-iIsc8WJgHP9PRojhJr9v1uztEoyn3aDtoVX_SYUBYYtHc00Ac38NByxj9H2qTgs8CKeEpmNU~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h2>Weekly Phone Banking - Mondays&nbsp;</h2>We know this works.Every call helps us identify supporters, persuade undecided voters, recruit volunteers, and build the grassroots operation needed to win.Now we do it again, earlier, stronger, and with even more people involved.In a race like this, and in a cycle where Democrats are winning in places many thought were out of reach, we win by talking to voters Mary Miller will never reach.Join us on Monday nights or make calls whenever it works for your schedule.Even one shift matters.We can win this race, but only if we outwork and out-organize every week between now and Election Day.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/JEWrTEuM2dq_diahA3GCuA~~/AAUS1hA~/39Ps4MTY8jvXI-8hki8vuvmwH-DayUCs211d0wyWdaGOxxWkyba4owPqzKEMGNBnnUkcKHfJqgP-D80jGIlOH49hnzemnhi2M3mTKLtZoac0pekYlKzFrbswiRn3wISJG5OXIjQ97S7rpse3kRg8rYI5DtUF5_llVZWwYI7NqZ9_OLUEqih7ADerqD2bbjFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Jennifer's Weekly Phone Bank</a>Together, we're building the campaign that can flip IL-15. Thank you for everything you're doing to elect Jennifer Todd.&nbsp;<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation</h2>Our next session is Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM, and we will be discussing the future of farming in Illinois’ 15th District, and I want you there.Because here in IL-15, farming isn’t just an industry. It’s livelihoods, it’s family legacy, and it’s the backbone of our local economy. And right now, it’s under real pressure.Mary Miller continues to back cuts&nbsp;that put funding and stability for agriculture programs at risk.That impact lands directly on family farms,&nbsp;ag workers, small businesses, and the communities that depend on them.I want to hear what you’re seeing on the ground: what’s working, what’s not, and what you need from leadership that actually shows up for farmers and rural communities.Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM CT Zoom: <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/YBJ9aGtTcjxMUVnnRlE6eg~~/AAUS1hA~/39Ps4MTY8jvXI-8hki8vuvmwH-DayUCs211d0wyWdaGOxxWkyba4owPqzKEMGNBn58fF49XYKHcuwKbql5-teX_-ugb0VlCQjABGPBCboIp4B9B6p8P7iTsVz0bcOz76NEnnh1IUD3IlzgoWkFNwNahnmUJAQjz4VwNW4vZ546F3JAlDGpeGHyVsyDWpL0rb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register Here!</a>If you care about the future of farming in our district, I hope you’ll join us.&nbsp;

June 9

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<h2>This fall, you will face a choice.</h2>I have said it since day one: your choice is between cruelty and compassion. Which will YOU stand for? As you have always known, I stand for compassion and courage. That's why I stand for Jennifer Todd as your best choice for actual change. Over the past year, I’ve traveled across Illinois' 15th Congressional District with Jennifer Todd, and what we’ve seen and heard from regular people is unacceptable. Families are being crushed by skyrocketing costs across every part of our lives, and our infrastructure is falling apart while leadership in Washington looks the other way. That’s exactly why I’m all in for Jennifer Todd. She’s not afraid to take this head-on, and I’ll happily be voting for her in November. If YOU want real change, we need to rally behind her and send Mary Miller packing.-Kyle Nudo

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<h2>May 26, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Tomorrow, I’ll be speaking to the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans, representing more than 257,000 members fighting to protect Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and healthcare for seniors across Illinois.It felt like the right moment to talk about one of the clearest differences between myself and Mary Miller.Right now, nearly 150,000 people in our district, about 20%, are retired seniors.Veterans.&nbsp; Retired teachers.&nbsp; Nurses.&nbsp; Factory workers.&nbsp; Farmers.&nbsp; Union members.People who spent decades paying into Social Security and Medicare with the promise those programs would be there when they needed them.And yet Mary Miller consistently votes to cut funding and services for this very community, then publicly cheers those cuts on, while seniors are left trying to survive on benefits that no longer come close to matching the real cost of living.Just yesterday, I learned some seniors in our community are receiving as little as $24 a month in SNAP benefits for food.Twenty-four dollars.No one who worked their entire life should be choosing between groceries, medication, rent, or keeping the lights on.But while Mary Miller cheers on cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and healthcare programs, I see the people those cuts hurt.I see seniors skipping meals. I see people splitting pills in half to make prescriptions last longer. I see retirees terrified one medical emergency could wipe out everything they worked for.As a nurse, I know exactly what happens when seniors cannot afford food or healthcare.Financial insecurity quickly becomes a health crisis.<ul><li>I will make it my priority to protect and expand Social Security so benefits actually match today’s cost of living.</li><li>I will fight to strengthen Medicare, lower prescription drug costs, and protect food assistance for seniors.</li><li>And I will never support budgets that hand more tax breaks to the wealthy while forcing retirees and working families to pay the price.</li></ul><a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/tuBG42IwznfDAH2V_eFvqw~~/AAUS1hA~/yKHb5BOVX08U-_Xd0VupwMdmwG20w36bjgalAdt_IZtmVcd48y0KTOutOFw4GAqRVnyxV6XwIvqW0_qW3DzOEe2qGfuaggimNXdk7Pm0yOxbHKM5nQUgv9JlxQUfrG_tSbsyRBt0duBU5Gr5XX622XKQnWpwiP1xsBvF2-sX8TGrJoXCJqPQrVctLqcfcaSU16xXVGo7m5w-gDq04hQVRg~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security, Medicare, and SNAP are not handouts.</a>Our seniors earned those benefits.Every paycheck. Every year worked. Every dollar paid in.Where Mary Miller supports taking away the very programs seniors depend on, I will fight every single day to protect their dignity, security, and independence.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/tuBG42IwznfDAH2V_eFvqw~~/AAUS1hA~/yKHb5BOVX08U-_Xd0VupwMdmwG20w36bjgalAdt_IZtmVcd48y0KTOutOFw4GAqRVnyxV6XwIvqW0_qW3DzOEe2qGfuaggimNXdk7Pm0yOxbHKM5nQUgv9JlxQUfrG_tSbsyRBt0duBU5Gr5XX622XKQnWpwiP1xsBvF2-sX8TGrJoXCJqPQrVctLqcfcaSU16xXVGo7m5w-gDq04hQVRg~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Because how we treat our seniors says everything about who we are.</a>There are so many ways to help us fight back against Mary Miller’s cuts and divisiveness and stand up for the seniors who built our communities.The people who fought for our freedoms, educated our children, fed our families. Who helped raise the next generation.If you are reading this, I know you have the same concerns and commitment I do. It’s how we’ve made it this far together. And you have the power to make this movement grow even more every day.You can donate. You can volunteer. You can join tonight’s phone bank. You can attend our bi-weekly campaign meeting tomorrow. Or you can sign up to canvas or phone bank on your own schedule.Because this campaign is about fighting for the people who spent their lives fighting for all of us.JenniferP.S. You can sign up to join us tonight for the phone bank, canvas, and to attend tomorrow’s bi-weekly Wednesday Volunteer Zoom at Noon. And, you can also donate below to help us keep building a campaign that fights for working families and seniors across this district.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/tuBG42IwznfDAH2V_eFvqw~~/AAUS1hA~/yKHb5BOVX08U-_Xd0VupwMdmwG20w36bjgalAdt_IZtmVcd48y0KTOutOFw4GAqRVnyxV6XwIvqW0_qW3DzOEe2qGfuaggimNXdk7Pm0yOxbHKM5nQUgv9JlxQUfrG_tSbsyRBt0duBU5Gr5XX622XKQnWpwiP1xsBvF2-sX8TGrJoXCJqPQrVctLqcfcaSU16xXVGo7m5w-gDq04hQVRg~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fighting for Our Seniors!</a><h2>Fundraisers, Meet &amp; Greets, Jennifer in your Neighborhood!</h2>Follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when Jennifer will be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/zbwuP238Rqa0A7vy5O_a5Q~~/AAUS1hA~/p2Hsc2GgWRR4yY8L_n7CsK_rZSnwmWeGkbm_Y6nnVIuu4D95IWPtOcgWj1xsahNJiZn9JgsCBnr2oPE7f81Kpgx1GmWdPDmncvQCBLkpk1pIAU4Q40zvVakZJeV6G3OPLsoe0w4DczZdLXLxXMh24w~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the !&nbsp;<h2>Tonight! Phone Banking: how we know it works</h2>In honor of Memorial Day, we are doing our weekly phone bank tonight, same time, 7:00-8:30 pm.We were on the phones early in the primary and stayed there all the way through November 4th. Jennifer won with more than 49% of the vote.We know this works. Every call helped build that win. Now we do it again, earlier and stronger.In a race like this, in a cycle where Democrats are winning all over the country in unexpected places, we win by talking to voters she will never reach.Join us tonight or whenever you can. Even one shift matters. We can defeat her, but only if we outwork and out-organize her every week.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/xdL2CmYPVa_JnLwN0aeiGQ~~/AAUS1hA~/1wDODfUG3YHPwLd_HUJKVgO390Iw7bXNeMFp1PeZAUzvU7U35pfZ9HultnJYtJ0A3KIHiFwt7FLPWOuewOyIJKSRqqgKAl57Yr4V5OjH5DXVjtVOSjkmumj5TJ9Hhe7mEiXa8nqTbnlCKPGubO5euPvDoyU_xehtO72-fCOCflBt1vji9hfB5JmixhWXUHqr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phone Banking Registration</a><a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/xdL2CmYPVa_JnLwN0aeiGQ~~/AAUS1hA~/1wDODfUG3YHPwLd_HUJKVgO390Iw7bXNeMFp1PeZAUzvU7U35pfZ9HultnJYtJ0A3KIHiFwt7FLPWOuewOyIJKSRqqgKAl57Yr4V5OjH5DXVjtVOSjkmumj5TJ9Hhe7mEiXa8nqTbnlCKPGubO5euPvDoyU_xehtO72-fCOCflBt1vji9hfB5JmixhWXUHqr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phone Bank for Jennifer!</a><h2>Tomorrow's Volunteer Zoom:&nbsp;</h2>Tomorrow is our next Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zoom Meeting at Noon, and we will have a special guest joining us!&nbsp;As usual, there will be updates from the campaign and our amazing volunteer team about what’s happened since we last met.&nbsp;Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27 &nbsp;Noon Via Zoom&nbsp;If you’re already registered, we’ll see you there. If not, you can still sign up to join Team Todd.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/56gY5mbfLBn7ea3ib-r5ew~~/AAUS1hA~/1wDODfUG3YHPwLd_HUJKVi8-r-_Ze0At4d7Imktez4YwQu0nDucsRDEs7DrkIqiLRA7ZGNEHrxz9z6qVP5Iv8Q4WB09zgx3PqjFaZ2CflPhQcV3dbtbeOTVGV8bux9d537SsEqX97xBXkIgj22aceSYy5FsH1feWhVM93BRqKoJHZOSp_XoBhwJ4JRYcUgGM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register now!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/56gY5mbfLBn7ea3ib-r5ew~~/AAUS1hA~/1wDODfUG3YHPwLd_HUJKVi8-r-_Ze0At4d7Imktez4YwQu0nDucsRDEs7DrkIqiLRA7ZGNEHrxz9z6qVP5Iv8Q4WB09zgx3PqjFaZ2CflPhQcV3dbtbeOTVGV8bux9d537SsEqX97xBXkIgj22aceSYy5FsH1feWhVM93BRqKoJHZOSp_XoBhwJ4JRYcUgGM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>If you can’t make the meeting, <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/TqLKvKT_ZLyn3WZuHn-ozg~~/AAUS1hA~/JgQxNSfuUvFSAXBhsr-CaS0zdt-_Cl9Z6Ousyq38x7KN8hD56yH8aECJ6SxWMiiiF_1ugZkJrar-kKn87Jwf6903hsHKYFEGf2lDRkwNpY0kQcP21q9ptfZQIh4hffP7ax7ocrrAyloOAOLL6ZzYrw~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">just sign up here</a> to let us know what you are ready to do to help elect Jennifer Todd!&nbsp;More volunteer opportunities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Phone Bank</li><li>Canvas</li><li>Meet and Greets</li><li>Driving and Staffing</li><li>Data work</li><li>Organizing your community</li></ul><a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/56gY5mbfLBn7ea3ib-r5ew~~/AAUS1hA~/1wDODfUG3YHPwLd_HUJKVi8-r-_Ze0At4d7Imktez4YwQu0nDucsRDEs7DrkIqiLRA7ZGNEHrxz9z6qVP5Iv8Q4WB09zgx3PqjFaZ2CflPhQcV3dbtbeOTVGV8bux9d537SsEqX97xBXkIgj22aceSYy5FsH1feWhVM93BRqKoJHZOSp_XoBhwJ4JRYcUgGM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register now!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.<h2>Canvass: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h2>Canvassing has a long tradition in Illinois politics. It’s how campaigns get the win. They do the work, face to face, door to door, in neighborhoods across the state.It matters even more in this race.Because while we are out talking with voters where they live, Mary Miller refuses to meet her constituents, no town halls, no real presence in her district, not even in their neighborhoods.We’re doing the opposite. We show up. We listen. We meet people where they are.We know you are as invested in this win as we are. Help build this campaign, join us to canvas. Every door matters.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/Bc53sfWWhD0rX_GXILL-3Q~~/AAUS1hA~/QSjn4epVFYDR9_nKPFPQFHFV68cIk4ORIZtgkMfWgx_RhTcL6a3cfQErtqJCot6ZvgK7TwyJyVDCuoTgcpJcYJ69J6GWYuxtW3Xbj9x9rxH916fizpD6HU36t8SRdZRwVSL8jnilWKl2yF5X527A3jGRjwyYJL-P1ufOI02Hiyc~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation</h2>We are still hearing about the success of this month’s discussion on Data Centers. It’s proof just how valuable these topic-focused conversations can be, and we’re excited to continue them each month going forward.The next session is June 20th, and we want&nbsp;to hear from you about a topic you are concerned about or an issue you are interested in learning more about.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM Via Zoom<a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let us know what you’re interested in discussing in June.&nbsp;</a>

May 26

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<h2>April 28, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>You may have seen Mary Miller’s post last week attacking Chicago schools and teachers.But here’s the problem — she doesn’t represent Chicago. She represents us.Here at home, we’re dealing with: underfunded schools, overworked teachers, and students who aren’t getting the opportunities they deserve.That’s what she should be focused on.Instead, she’s choosing political fights that have nothing to do with our communities while supporting policies that take resources away from public schools, especially in rural districts like ours.That hurts our kids. It hurts our teachers. And it hurts our future.Our students deserve better. And we cannot afford more of the same.I’ve spent my life as a nurse, and I’ve seen how much a strong school system shapes a child’s future, and a community’s future, too.We have a choice to make about what comes next.If I’m elected, here’s what I’ll do:<ul><li>Fight to fully fund our public schools so rural districts aren’t left behind</li><li>Support higher pay for teachers so we can keep great educators right here in our communities</li><li>Expand vocational and technical training so students can step into good-paying jobs, whether that’s college, the trades, or staying and working close to home</li><li>Make sure every student has access to the support they need to succeed, no matter their zip code</li></ul>This is the choice in this race.Mary Miller is focused on headlines and divisive rhetoric.I’m focused on our kids, our schools, and our future.Because when our schools are strong, our communities are strong.And if we want stronger schools, we need new leadership willing to fight for them.I’m grateful to have you with me in this.JenniferP.S. This campaign is about showing up for our communities and getting real results. That’s exactly what I’ll do for our schools.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate</a>And if we want stronger schools, we need new leadership willing to fight for them.We have real momentum coming out of the primary. Now we have to turn that momentum into victory. I’m grateful to have you with me in this.JenniferP.S. This campaign is about showing up for our communities and getting real results. That’s exactly what I’ll do for our schools, <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">and your contribution today helps make that possible.</a>You can also follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when I’ll be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the 💙!&nbsp;To invite Jennifer to your community or host a meet and greet:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">jennifer@jentodd2026.us</a>, 618-251-1428&nbsp;May 1 - Quincy Area Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd, State Street Theater, 434 S. 8th St. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mayquincyjentodd">Donate/RSVP Here</a>May 2 - March with Jennifer and the Adams County Democrats in the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Dogwood Parade.May 2 - Meet and Greet for Jennifer Todd, 3:30 - 6:00 PM, Quincy. <a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">More info click here.</a>May 4-8 - National Teachers Appreciation WeekMay 6-12 - National Nurses WeekMay 5 - Collinsville Democrat Meeting 6 - 7 PM, American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234May 6 - Bond County Democrat Meeting, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Central Township Road District, 920 E Bowman Dr, Greenville, 62246May 19 - Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd hosted by Democratic Women of Macon County, gK9 Wine &amp; Spirits, 225 N Water St No. 110, Decatur, 6:00 – 8:00 pm <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may19maconcountydemwomen">Donate/RSVPHere</a>Volunteer opportunities are growing!&nbsp;Host a meet and greet in your community Join a phone bank Knock on doors and talk to your neighborsJoin Our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zooms - Wednesdays at NoonWe kicked off the general election with our first volunteer Zoom and were thrilled to have more than 40 people join us.Whether you were there or are just getting involved, we’d love to have you with us.Join us this Wednesday at noon, or a future Zoom that fits your schedule.And if you can’t make it, that’s okay. We’re happy to connect one-on-one and get you plugged into a volunteer role that works for you.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register now!&nbsp;</a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.Coffee &amp; Conversation: Data Centers <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4XRy6a__TRWKLxF3nWh2kA">Join</a> Jennifer for her next Coffee &amp; Conversation, focused on the issue of data centers in the district and the concerns community members are raising throughout Champaign, Sangamon, Logan, &amp; Madison Counties.Residents are asking real questions about energy use, water demand, infrastructure strain, and what multiple data centers across the district mean for the future of their communities.This is about making sure community members are heard across the district.&nbsp;Jennifer will be there to listen directly to community members and hear what people are experiencing and concerned about across the district.Because decisions this big should never happen without the people who live here being heard first.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4XRy6a__TRWKLxF3nWh2kA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register &amp; Join the Conversation</a>

April 28

Democratic Primary Candidate, IL-15 2026

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<h2>Policy topics in each week's Newsletter</h2><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-a9e96559-c04d-4db8-b68c-5525fbb3ccf7">June 23 Countering manufactured outrage</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-e59242b1-539e-4b96-b2c0-5a05ab79fd88">June 16 Farming strengthens our district</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-2dd39524-5344-4736-bc5e-61526f27c5bb">June 9 Honoring families</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-b1b417c8-73a7-488f-b2b6-7d648c806fe0">June 2 Leading with kindness</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-430f49d9-4c35-47b6-89db-2ae07719b8cd">May 26 Funding services for seniors</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-b57cef24-73d8-46ac-a894-2ca05749bf03">May 19 Fundraising</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-0128d300-8fb1-4668-a674-c81bc3861122">May 13 Breaking the District 15 under-investment cycle</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-e8ac51e7-9e3f-4b86-a76c-12454fd9e77b">May 5 Investing in rural infrastructure</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-57b809c8-8ad3-4158-9da6-f705b75c6c88">April 28 Supporting teachers, students and schools</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-c0598aac-422c-4513-8f9f-359e5935a638">April 21 Focusing on District 15 needs</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-9ca01866-a653-4645-ad41-25213e071a1c">April 14 Listening, not talking at people</a><a href="/c276d4c0-c120-4257-bac5-13cff22deb34#block-1793b29e-7be0-4b77-9e51-a7912bbc01a6">April 7 Gaining momentum</a>

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Week of July 7, 2026<h2>July is Off to a Strong Start!</h2>Momentum across the campaign continues to grow, and we wanted to share a few quick updates on what we've been working on and what's coming next.<h2>New Campaign Photos</h2>We have a new Jennifer headshot. I will email it to you all. Please begin using the new official photo of Jennifer whenever possible for county communications, social media, event graphics, and other materials.A huge thank you to Logan County Chair Ronda Shelton for her incredibly generous in-kind contribution by donating her professional photography services. We truly appreciate her talent and support of this campaign!<h2>Bi-Weekly Wednesday Volunteer Zoom at Noon - Tomorrow</h2>Our next bi-weekly volunteer meeting is tomorrow, July 8th.Along with all our regular updates, we'll be joined by members of the Coordinated Campaign, who will share information about this Saturday's Day of Action canvass in Decatur.Please encourage anyone interested in volunteering to join us.Volunteer Meeting Link: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg</a>Note: people can always go to the website: <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://www.jentodd2026.us/events</a> and click on the date of a meeting and sign up there as well.&nbsp;<h2>Welcome Tabitha Carden</h2>We're excited to announce that we've hired Tabitha Carden of Jacksonville, our new organizer!Many of you have already heard from her, and she's been hard at work recruiting volunteers, building local capacity, and helping organize campaign activity across the district.Tabitha has also developed our new Zone Structure to better coordinate volunteers and county organizations. If she hasn't reached out to you yet, expect to hear from her soon.<h2>Yard Sign Update</h2>Campaign yard signs are expected to arrive in August.We'll work directly with each county to coordinate distribution.Many signs will be available for pickup during the Illinois State Fair. If no one from your county will be attending, don't worry. We'll work with Tabitha and our Zone Structure to make sure your signs get where they need to go.<h2>4' x 4' Signs</h2>We've received a tremendous amount of interest in 4' x 4' signs.Thanks to a recommendation from Dan Kovats, we've selected a printer and finalized pricing.Cost: $36 per sign, plus shipping.The printer will have Jennifer's artwork on file, allowing supporters to order directly if they choose. We can also coordinate group orders through the campaign using donated funds.The final design will be delivered to the printer this week, and we'll share complete ordering instructions as soon as everything is ready.<h2>Surrogate Speaker Program</h2>Our Surrogate Speaker Program is officially underway, and volunteers are already signing up.With 35 counties, Jennifer won’t be able to be everywhere, and the surrogate speaker program is an important part of making sure Jennifer is represented even if she can’t be there herself.&nbsp;If you have someone in your county who is an effective public speaker and would enjoy representing Jennifer at local events, meetings, or organizations, please let us know.&nbsp;We'll provide them with the information and resources they need to be successful.<h2>Coming This Week</h2>Today's campaign email includes even more updates and links to join or RSVP, and we're expecting to have some exciting fundraising news to share with all of you later this week.Thank you for everything you're doing to build this campaign in your communities. Your leadership is making a real difference, and we're excited for what's ahead.

<h2>Jennifer Todd has my full support and my wholehearted endorsement.</h2>She’s ready to lead, ready to do the work, and ready to represent this district the way it should be represented. She will serve with integrity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to the people here. I trust her, and I believe in her ability to carry this work forward. This moment is bigger than any one person or just this district. We have to right this ship. We must unseat Mary Miller for the 15th. She has failed to represent the people of this district and has lost sight of whom she serves. We cannot afford more of the same. More importantly, if we are serious about changing the direction of this country, we must start here. We must flip this seat. And we must do our part to help flip the House. That’s how we restore accountability, protect our democracy, and begin to put our country back on the path it deserves. I’m asking you to stand with Jennifer. Support her. Encourage her. Fight alongside her. Because this isn’t just about a campaign, it never was. It’s about the future we leave behind for our kids and grandkids. And it’s about the future for working families, for veterans, for seniors, for women, for minorities, for the LGBTQ+ community, for immigrants, and everyone who deserves to be seen, heard, and represented.-Randy Raley

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<h2>July 7, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Firsts.This campaign has brought so many personal firsts into my life, and it has been an amazing and profound journey already.The very first was taking a deep breath in January 2025 and hitting send on an email announcing my intent to challenge Mary Miller.I just jumped in with $200 and a Google Search on who to send that email to because no one had stepped up to run against her in 2024.I knew this would be a long road, but I also knew the people of IL-15 deserved a choice.Since then, every conversation across our 35 counties has reminded me why I took that first step.And now, because of every one of you reading this email, I am excited to share some amazing firsts happening in this campaign.&nbsp;<ul><li>This past weekend, I became the first congressional candidate (including sitting members of Congress) ever to march in the Sullivan Fourth of July Parade.</li><li>With so many volunteers stepping up every week, we are excited to be holding our first Phone Bank Manager Training on July 14th.</li><li>Expanding our voter outreach with our blast texts going out to reach voters across the district, allowing us to share our message with even more people across our 17,000 square miles.&nbsp;</li><li>This Saturday, we will hold our first Day of Action in Decatur, bringing supporters together to meet voters where they are, hear what matters most to them, and continue building the relationships that will win this election.&nbsp;</li><li>And because of your donations, we were able to hire our first organizer, Tabitha Carden, who is already helping us grow our volunteer teams and strengthen this campaign across IL-15.</li></ul>Tabitha is based in Jacksonville, in Morgan County, and she is already helping us grow this campaign across the district. You'll be hearing more from her soon.Keep scrolling to see some of the incredible work already happening, upcoming events, and more ways to get involved. Our July calendar is full, and we're adding more opportunities across the district for August and September every day.Fundraising firsts!While we're still waiting for the final numbers, we already know this campaign has raised more at this point in the election cycle than any candidate who has challenged Mary Miller before.That happened because this campaign has always been powered by people, not special interests.Like many of you reading this, I'm not a millionaire. I'm not self-funding this campaign or relying on wealthy donors to decide this race.Grassroots campaigns are powered by grassroots donors.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/cwp4db-fDe1TPDo19hjeVA~~/AAUS1hA~/q4_rMd1yfdCSnF0zULDIP1pYOCoHjHpC7kcwe4_hLDTg63ajgMAi5ruyNS2E7qaASh6hI-u4kKsQT3VbAzpxqLQxuW-6FcHMx-pmsBpN1VNejmpzexpbwVGHzP-Xj1ay-7ZZWYA7KYuCmeiowHFRILOB8YvyNZ-vTvAFsh-hQtK1pmZaCoTYhmab0r64U_dH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Every contribution is a reminder that this campaign belongs to the people of IL-15.</a>I'm asking you today to please make a contribution and help us create the next first together.Thank you for being part of this journey.JenniferP.S.&nbsp; Tomorrow's Volunteer Meeting and so much happening in July! Keep scrolling and find out about our fundraising events, meet and greets, and volunteer opportunities!&nbsp;<h2>Fundraisers, Meet &amp; Greets, Jennifer in your Neighborhood!</h2><h2>JULY</h2>TOMORROW: July 8 Worden Meet and Greet for Jennifer Todd,&nbsp;<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/NPFD1TczswyJacG9IHk01g~~/AAUS1hA~/mLtm1tozMdAbjFpf1otwEUMgF_O_2_FaUpXbApKFgS2abMkTEO2PGVmkiHyp487lMVNe49fsryZpYV9xpT1BHSuDpoKGF-xOL8-z66BWEqzDTJJDG62JRibyojjrwK74uRw-mlILcTHwEVsvpj9pcuqJDVlgmxdfE5Vcaz39JhZtDFclPiH-KEFB_VQXOrIwnGBdx_OZLymjw6kUcD2g7uaLzR98P6YM54gr9CDSS4Jqve4IMF_pXIraIE-bM_Nb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP here!</a> Hosted by Macoupin County Action Alliance 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sons of the American Legion, Post 564, 237 W Wall St, WordenJuly 9 Quincy: Jennifer will be speaking Adams County Democratic Party- Summer Cookout 5:00 – 7:00 PM Machinists Lodge #822, 2929 N 5th Street, Quincy, ILJuly 10 Forsyth Meet-and-Greet for Jennifer,&nbsp;<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/NZNgu-zLkvSqLzRGKsefBw~~/AAUS1hA~/ogCOXkCsJPakyfq4FjG_1CVDdNaMt0befi1Ieiv9Vj5nzp2wZ1M0oYvNmPx0nz_3k97-qINT6APm5FQeDkEhfxrv6y-ONiYJyVAMyCappWwPNtdErDwFr5-20XUmbwVkwFU5Zl-yX_88AFvAMysEiw~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP and donate here </a>Hosted by Scarlett Wells 4:00 – 7:00 PM The Fabric Cobbler, 324 E Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL&nbsp; *********** July 11&nbsp; Decatur Canvassing Day of Action with Jennifer&nbsp; <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/e3fKs4DUZsg4bcmGB_ZZYQ~~/AAUS1hA~/koaM6PVXDrKUXwbGpX0XVVC04EBSRIIRjIPLj1m3dBJAXUvIAtcAfAPE0ErJWmF-CApDw4JisLAdKHXM_i51QJZVXD6fHXsSIxphIjKpQkQVLKvmrJwmwk_bbFKK7cc-H4q6USI3yDCnxFiAlPy0dA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here!</a> 10:00 - 2:00 PM Kick-off at Painters and Glaziers Union, 4 W Cerro Gordo St Decatur *********** July 18 Decatur: Jennifer Todd Meet-and-Greet Hosted by The Macon County Committee to Elect Jennifer Todd&nbsp;<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/e3fKs4DUZsg4bcmGB_ZZYQ~~/AAUS1hA~/koaM6PVXDrKUXwbGpX0XVVC04EBSRIIRjIPLj1m3dBJAXUvIAtcAfAPE0ErJWmF-CApDw4JisLAdKHXM_i51QJZVXD6fHXsSIxphIjKpQkQVLKvmrJwmwk_bbFKK7cc-H4q6USI3yDCnxFiAlPy0dA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP here!</a> 2:00 – 4:00 pm Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, DecaturJuly 21 Paris: Democrat Day at the Edgar County Fair Edgar County Fairgrounds - 1104 N Main St, Paris&nbsp; July 21 Paris: Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd Hosted by The Edgar County Democratic Boosters 7:00 - 9:00 PM Contact: <a href="mailto:ecdpboosters@gmail.com">ecdpboosters@gmail.com</a>July 25 Arcola: Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd&nbsp;<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/lX4fAiDemR-muXWUUsMbnQ~~/AAUS1hA~/9-4GCAxN_ToDsvAzLHupR9oiPoKZN6snOynmxeq4LkOgk18aXwLAGerb1Al8E8shlUH7bYrXQPxmbHbiV_h1MM45Y44UqzW-VoCAAxI_CC9bSBRGCBuhZJEW1w6UkH70_I7RBBh2BjpXHIzlfefRdA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP here</a> Hosted by the Douglas County Democratic Women 12:30 – 3:00 pm Arcola Masonic Community Center, 111 South Locust Street, ArcolaFor Even More Events in July, Check Out Our&nbsp;<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/Mf5n0VAWe65Q8_3KAQGK2Q~~/AAUS1hA~/0WXKm5Ulpu_NeIoxfcTgl1ajwcFPrtH-u8fajBggPQnze73SfF6unl7rnpM1bs1sxnNw9N48dnyXa_VRsnkSJJd2NfgixEaGj8HKlbTVXzbX0NkoBvv_9HlBUL4UY9mr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Events Page!&nbsp;</a><h2>For Even More Events, Check Out Our <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/Mf5n0VAWe65Q8_3KAQGK2Q~~/AAUS1hA~/0WXKm5Ulpu_NeIoxfcTgl1ajwcFPrtH-u8fajBggPQnze73SfF6unl7rnpM1bs1sxnNw9N48dnyXa_VRsnkSJJd2NfgixEaGj8HKlbTVXzbX0NkoBvv_9HlBUL4UY9mr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Events Page!&nbsp;</a></h2><h2>Bi-Weekly Wednesday Zooms at Noon&nbsp;</h2>Our bi-weekly volunteer meetings are where volunteers hear campaign updates, share progress on projects, and connect with other supporters who are helping build this campaign across the district.📅 Wednesday, July 8 ⏰ Noon 💻 Via ZoomIf you're already registered, we'll see you there. If not, we'd love to have you join us.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our Zooms at Noon!</a><h3>Can't make the meeting? There are still plenty of ways to get involved.</h3>Volunteer Opportunities<ul><li>Phone Banking - at your convenience</li><li>Canvassing - talk to your neighbors</li><li>Meet &amp; Greets - introduce Jennifer to your neighbors</li><li>Driving &amp; Event Staffing - help Jennifer make the most of her time</li><li>Data Work - always needed</li><li>Community Organizing</li></ul>This is how we win: Working together to defeat Mary Miller as a united community!<h2>Canvass: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h2>Canvassing has a long tradition in Illinois politics. It’s how campaigns get the win. They do the work, face to face, door to door, in neighborhoods across the state.It matters even more in this race.Because while we are out talking with voters where they live, Mary Miller refuses to meet her constituents: no town halls, no real presence in her district, not even in their neighborhoods.We’re doing the opposite. We show up. We listen. We meet people where they are.We know you are as invested in this win as we are. Help build this campaign; join us to canvass.&nbsp; Every door matters.<a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h2>Weekly Phone Banking - Mondays&nbsp;</h2>We know this works.Every call helps us identify supporters, persuade undecided voters, recruit volunteers, and build the grassroots operation needed to win.Now we do it again, earlier, stronger, and with even more people involved.In a race like this, and in a cycle where Democrats are winning in places many thought were out of reach, we win by talking to voters Mary Miller will never reach.Join us on Monday nights or make calls whenever it works for your schedule.Even one shift matters.We can win this race, but only if we outwork and out-organize every week between now and Election Day.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3GTRGKmjS6WWlYvNBU9j8g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Jennifer's Weekly Phone Bank</a>Together, we're building the campaign that can flip IL-15. Thank you for everything you're doing to elect Jennifer Todd.&nbsp;<h2>In Case You Missed It Jennifer's 4th of July Message</h2>Today marks 250 years since the birth of our nation and the signing of the&nbsp;Declaration of Independence. It’s a day to celebrate our communities, our freedoms, and the generations of Americans who have built this country into what it is today.The promise of America has never been that we’re perfectIt’s that every generation has a responsibility to keep working toward the ideals our country was founded on: freedom, opportunity, fairness, and a government that listens to the people it serves.Those ideals are as urgent today as ever.Representation isn’t just about holding office. It’s about showing up, listening, and real representation for all.As a nurse, a mom, and someone who has spent this campaign listening to families across all 35 counties of IL-15, I know people want leaders who show up, solve problems, and represent everyone, not just those already at the table.Today, I hope you enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors. Celebrate what brings us together and reflect on the freedoms we share.And in the weeks ahead, I’ll keep traveling across IL-15, listening, and working to earn your support.Happy Fourth of July!Jennifer

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<h2>April 14, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Together, we just won a competitive four-person primary by building a grassroots campaign across all 35 counties of this district.We traveled throughout our 17,000-square-mile district. We listened to voters who have been feeling unheard. We built support in places Democrats don’t usually reach. And we won.If you’re new to this campaign, welcome—and I’m really glad you’re here.A big reason we won is simple:&nbsp;we listened.That’s something people across this district haven't been getting from our current representative, and it’s one of the biggest reasons I decided to run.Now, I want to take that commitment even further now that we are in the general election.For those new to our campaign, I’m Jennifer Todd, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District, challenging Mary Miller.If we haven’t met yet, I hope we will soon.The core of this campaign is still the same: listening, not talking at people.Hearing directly from families, farmers, workers, and communities about costs, care, and opportunity.That means:<ul><li>Kitchen tables</li><li>Small towns</li><li>Farms</li><li>Healthcare workers, educators, and small business owners</li><li>And more, as every voice matters.</li></ul>Across this district, how we show up depends on distance:<ul><li>Closer to Madison County: meet and greets, house gatherings, local events</li><li>Farther counties: concentrated visits, multiple stops in a day, diners, and community spaces where people already gather</li></ul>This is a 35-county, 17,000-square-mile district. Showing up everywhere takes real travel, organizing, and resources.We can’t do that without support. If you want to help bring me to your community or organize a visit, please reply to this email. And if you’re able to help cover the travel that makes this outreach possible, you can do that <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/april14jentodd">here</a>.I’d truly love to meet you and your neighbors, hear your stories, and learn what matters most.Because public service means listening and showing up.JenniferP.S. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just joining Team Todd, thank you. We’re building real momentum in a district people said couldn’t change, but it takes resources to keep showing up and competing everywhere. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/april14jentodd">If you’re able, I’d be grateful for your support today.</a><h2>Jennifer Around the District</h2> You can also follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when I’ll be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the💙!&nbsp;To invite Jennifer to your community or host a meet and greet:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">jennifer@jentodd2026.us</a>, 618-251-1428&nbsp;April 13 - Greater Springfield Democrats Monthly meeting, 5:30 pm, Stella Coffee &amp; Tea, 1135 &nbsp; West Governors Street, Springfield, IL&nbsp;April 15 - Bi-Weekly Team Todd Zoom at NoonApril 16 - Shelby County Democrats Monthly meeting, 5:30 pm, VFW 513 S. Cedar St., Shelbyville, IL&nbsp;April 18 - Coffee &amp; Conversation with Special Guest Paul DavisApril 21 - Montgomery County Democrats, 7 pm, 1 Courthouse Square, HillsboroApril 22 - Planned Parenthood Illinois Action: Cheers to Choice, 5-7 pm, Blood Wine Bar &amp; Florals, 2 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield.&nbsp;April 25 - Cass County Democratic Party Dinner, Beardstown, 6:30 - 8:30 PMMay 1 - Quincy Area Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd, State Street Theater, 434 S. 8th St. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mayquincyjentodd">Donate/RSVP Here</a>May 2 - Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Dogwood ParadeMay 4-8 - National Teachers Appreciation WeekMay 6-12 - National Nurses WeekMay 19 - Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd hosted by Democratic Women of Macon County, gK9 Wine &amp; Spirits, 225 N Water St No. 110, Decatur, 6:00 – 8:00 pm <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may19maconcountydemwomen">Donate/RSVP Here</a><h2>Volunteer opportunities are growing!&nbsp;</h2>Host a meet and greet in your community Join a phone bank Knock on doors and talk to your neighborsJoin Our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zooms - Wednesdays at NoonWe kicked off the general election with our first volunteer Zoom and were thrilled to have more than 40 people join us.Whether you were there or are just getting involved, we’d love to have you with us.Join us this Wednesday at noon, or a future Zoom that fits your schedule.And if you can’t make it, that’s okay. We’re happy to connect one-on-one and get you plugged into a volunteer role that works for you.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register now!&nbsp;</a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation: April</h2>Winning the primary was a big step; now the real work begins.I’m still listening, and I want to hear from every corner of our district.Join me for our first Coffee &amp; Conversation of the general election, with special guest Paul Davis, a great sign of the unity we’re building together.🗓 Saturday, April 18 ⏰ 10 AM 💻 ZoomWhether you’ve been here from the start or are just joining, your voice matters.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Tb5I-HeiRdagKBzY3oCuQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Count me in!</a>

April 14

<h2>Money helps win elections. We all know that.</h2>And in the race for Congress in Illinois' 15th District, incumbent Mary Miller has a massive financial advantage over Democrat Jennifer Todd.But I still refuse to believe elections are only for sale to the highest bidder.Jennifer Todd may not have millions pouring into her campaign. She may not have the backing of political extremists or national MAGA machines. What she does have is something this district desperately needs: common sense, integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire to represent ALL of the people in her district.She isn't running to become a social media celebrity or a conspiracy theorist. She's running to do the actual job- to fight for resources, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, education, and economic opportunities that help rural communities survive and thrive. When Mary Miller made statements connected to phrases like "Hitler was right," or describes the Roe decision as a "victory for white life," that gives me pause. Those comments do not reflect the values I want associated with our district or our country.Our district deserves a representative who brings something back home besides headlines and outrage. At the end of the day, Jennifer Todd doesn't need to outspend Mary Miller. She simply needs enough people willing to stand up and say "We want better!"If voters show up, if people stop assuming their vote doesn't matter, and if enough ordinary people choose substance over chaos- she absolutely has a chance.Money buys ads.People still decide elections.For those reasons, I personally endorse Jennifer Todd in this race.-Ronda Shelton

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<h2>June 23, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Mary Miller is talking about Chicago. Again. She’s not talking about the rural towns and working communities that make up IL-15.She’s not talking about Nokomis. Or Greenview. Or Champaign. Or Macomb.What I see instead is manufactured outrage meant to distract.Manufactured outrage is what politicians create when they don't want to talk about the issues people actually face.And it shows up the same way, over and over:Outrage about things that don’t move the needle for families here. Outrage that creates division instead of solving problems. Outrage that avoids the actual work of representing people.Because when you look past the headlines, here’s what’s missing:No town halls. No real meetings with constituents.That gap matters. Because when representation disappears, manufactured outrage fills the space.And manufactured outrage isn’t harmless noise. It has consequences.While the manufactured outrage continues, people here are dealing with the real world.In Nokomis, Greenview, Champaign, Carlin, and across IL-15, I hear about:Affordability. Farmers trying to stay afloat. Public schools stretched too thin. Healthcare systems under pressure.This is what deserves attention.I have been showing up. I’ve been listening. I’ve been answering the phone.And I will continue to do that for every person in this district, whether they support me or not.I will hold office hours. I will hold town halls. And I will answer the phone.That’s what representation should look like.As we approach our end-of-quarter deadline, the reality is simple: hundreds of thousands of dollars are flowing into Mary Miller’s already well-funded campaign.From political allies and donors who are nothing like the people of this district. Like Mary, many of those friends and supporters are millionaires. I’m not.We are working families, farmers, nurses, teachers, and small business owners. People doing their best to keep up and take care of each other.This campaign is built differently: one conversation, one door, one contribution at a time.While others invest in manufactured outrage, we’re investing in showing up.Right now, we need to raise $12,435 before midnight on June 30 to stay on track.That’s next Tuesday at midnight. If you’re able, you can help here:<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate Today!</a><a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">Even $15 (for the 15th District) or $35 (for the 35 counties) makes a real difference when it comes from someone in this district who believes we deserve better.</a>Manufactured outrage is destructive because it replaces progress with performance.It turns attention away from real problems and real people. And in a district like ours, that cost is too high.Thank you for being part of this, JenniferP.S. Every contribution to this campaign represents someone choosing substance over distraction and community over manufactured outrage.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D"> If you can help before my June 30 midnight deadline, your support will help us keep reaching voters across all 35 counties of IL-15.&nbsp;</a>P.S.S. End of quarter events, July events, Tomorrow's Volunteer Meeting and more below!&nbsp;<h3>Fundraisers, Meet &amp; Greets, Jennifer in your Neighborhood!</h3>You can help us meet our critical June 30 midnight deadline! Join Jennifer at one of these events across the district or support this campaign where you can. Scroll down for photos from Montgomery County Indivisible's Highly Successful Fundraiser for Jennifer!&nbsp;June 25 Morgan County Democrats Annual Garden Party - <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/morgancountyforjennifertodd">Donate to Jennifer Here</a> 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1036 Grove St, Jacksonville, IL&nbsp;June 27 Jacksonville Fundraiser for Jennifer - <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/june26jennifertodd">RSVP here!</a> Hosted by Jacksonville Indivisible 3:00 - 6:00 PM Soap Co Coffee | 207 South Sandy Street, Jacksonville, IL June 30 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/june30eoqjennifertodd">End-of-Quarter Fundraising Deadline</a><h3>JULY</h3>July 9 Don't Miss Jennifer in Quincy - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_i7YMAgHCmFKYF5xpia6alU9XchW5vPtk0JD0lJXm_2I9Dg/viewform">RSVP here.</a> Adams County Democratic Party- Summer Cookout 5:00 – 7:00 PM Machinists Lodge #822, 2929 N 5th Street, Quincy, ILJuly 10 Forsyth Meet-and-Greet, <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/forsythjuly10">RSVP and donate here </a>Hosted by Scarlett Wells 4:00 – 7:00 PM The Fabric Cobbler, 324 E Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL&nbsp;July 11 Join Jennifer Canvassing in Decatur. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4ZQ1OV7zxjkxuhw3zjdiySUHE_uMY7MQqAeOErZH0pP__MA/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111353024520916413995">Sign up here! </a>10:00 - 2:00 PM Kick-off at Painters and Glaziers Union, 4 W Cerro Gordo St, Decatur, IL 62522&nbsp;July 12 Mason City Meet-and-Greet <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGyW6AGqIicMi0gtzsC1Wi3s-zP8lSR-Z84HCwrdiNcdZThQ/viewform?usp=dialog">RSVP here. </a>Hosted by The Mason County Democrats 3:00 pm start time Mason City&nbsp;Reimagine Coffee House 104 East Chestnut Street, Mason CityJuly 18 Macon County Meet-and-Greet&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNNHpaJyzDkgX0YfjrOQWyXbq_pzB1wpoIg7fELIcPKDFZTQ/viewform">RSVP here!</a> Hosted by The Macon County Committee to Elect Jennifer Todd 2:00 – 4:00 PM Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523, USA<h3>For Even More Events in July, Check Out Our Events Page!&nbsp;</h3>And don’t forget:Every Monday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Phone Bank with Jennifer and Team Todd Join us each week as we connect directly with voters across the district. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3GTRGKmjS6WWlYvNBU9j8g">Join here.</a><h2>TOMORROW!</h2><h2>Bi-Weekly Wednesday Zooms at Noon&nbsp;</h2>Our bi-weekly volunteer meetings are where volunteers hear campaign updates, share progress on projects, and connect with other supporters who are helping build this campaign across the district.📅 Wednesday, June 24 ⏰ Noon 💻 Via ZoomIf you're already registered, we'll see you there. If not, we'd love to have you join us.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our Zooms at Noon!</a><h3>Can't make the meeting? There are still plenty of ways to get involved.</h3>Volunteer Opportunities<ul><li>Phone Banking - at your convenience</li><li>Canvassing - talk to your neighbors</li><li>Meet &amp; Greets - introduce Jennifer to your neighbors</li><li>Driving &amp; Event Staffing - help Jennifer make the most of her time</li><li>Data Work - always needed</li><li>Community Organizing</li></ul>This is how we win: Working together to defeat Mary Miller as a united community!<h2>Canvass: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h2>Canvassing has a long tradition in Illinois politics. It’s how campaigns get the win. They do the work, face to face, door to door, in neighborhoods across the state.It matters even more in this race.Because while we are out talking with voters where they live, Mary Miller refuses to meet her constituents: no town halls, no real presence in her district, not even in their neighborhoods.We’re doing the opposite. We show up. We listen. We meet people where they are.We know you are as invested in this win as we are. Help build this campaign; join us to canvass.&nbsp; Every door matters.<a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h2>Weekly Phone Banking - Mondays&nbsp;</h2>We know this works.Every call helps us identify supporters, persuade undecided voters, recruit volunteers, and build the grassroots operation needed to win.Now we do it again, earlier, stronger, and with even more people involved.In a race like this, and in a cycle where Democrats are winning in places many thought were out of reach, we win by talking to voters Mary Miller will never reach.Join us on Monday nights or make calls whenever it works for your schedule.Even one shift matters.We can win this race, but only if we outwork and out-organize every week between now and Election Day.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3GTRGKmjS6WWlYvNBU9j8g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Jennifer's Weekly Phone Bank</a>Together, we're building the campaign that can flip IL-15. Thank you for everything you're doing to elect Jennifer Todd.&nbsp;<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation: July</h2>This past Saturday's Coffee &amp; Conversation on farming was informative and engaging! Thanks to all who joined and especially to Steve Turner, an IL-15 farmer who shared so much important information. <a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">Click here to send your suggestions!</a>

June 23

<h2>June 2, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>One thing I've learned as a nurse and a mom is that love doesn't come with conditions.When your child is hurting, you show up. When they're struggling, you support them. When they're finding their way in the world, you don't stop loving them.You keep being their parent. You keep being their family. And you keep reminding them that they belong.That's what families do.And, often, that's what communities do.Families across our district may look different from one another, but at our core, most of us want the same thing: for the people we love to be safe, healthy, and able to build a happy and successful life.That's certainly what I want for my family.And it's what I want for yours.Not just for those whose families look like mine. For all of you.As a nurse, I've spent years caring for people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.I've seen the difference that support, acceptance, and compassion can make. I've also seen the damage that can happen when people feel rejected, isolated, or told that they matter less than others. The consequences aren't political.They're human.That's why I believe every child deserves to feel safe at school. Every family deserves equal treatment under the law. And every person deserves dignity and respect.Not because of who they are. Not because of who they love. Not because of what they believe.Simply because they're human.Last June, Mary Miller said, "Pride Month, in my opinion, is evil." Why is she so afraid of family, of love?<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/EYbCoatvtq4tu9ciZlJ40g~~/AAUS1hA~/Cl52UQEK23J6jtgITW67pAIR6hjKf0XWKnVxK5h_HScc6iJ1akvXeM4FRMcRonVDAi3HqN_cm_MV8UTFDEj8qHMRwQQCow4R-K5zag5TcZr3oDrw8DRIC-a8ClUBa40qffN-XZtDLxXuNO0oGPRIXItkDhEAQWdX9NIIzjHw4B9RBPM0DOg4-anjz9jOSMBeYM25hjLtYxDbNtxlmGOeTA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">That's what I think of when I think about Pride, not politics.</a>I think about young people who need to know they are loved. I think about parents who want their children to be safe. I think about families who want the same things every other family wants: acceptance, opportunity, and the freedom to live their lives in peace.How can there be anything wrong with telling people they have value? How can there be anything wrong with helping young people know they belong?And how can there be anything wrong with celebrating the simple idea that every person deserves respect?The values that guide me aren't complicated.Lead with kindness. Treat people fairly. Stand up for those who are being pushed aside.And never make a child feel like they are less worthy of love, respect, or opportunity than anyone else.That's the kind of community I believe in. And that's the kind of representative I will be.Because at the end of the day, none of us will be remembered for who we excluded.We'll be remembered for who we welcomed. We'll be remembered for who we stood beside when it wasn't easy. We'll be remembered for whether we chose fear or compassion, division or community, judgment or love.I know what choice I'm making.If you believe our district is strongest when every family is valued, every child is protected, and every person is treated with dignity, then I hope you'll stand with me.Join this campaign. Share this message. Talk to your neighbors. Help us build a politics rooted not in fear, but in humanity.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/EYbCoatvtq4tu9ciZlJ40g~~/AAUS1hA~/Cl52UQEK23J6jtgITW67pAIR6hjKf0XWKnVxK5h_HScc6iJ1akvXeM4FRMcRonVDAi3HqN_cm_MV8UTFDEj8qHMRwQQCow4R-K5zag5TcZr3oDrw8DRIC-a8ClUBa40qffN-XZtDLxXuNO0oGPRIXItkDhEAQWdX9NIIzjHw4B9RBPM0DOg4-anjz9jOSMBeYM25hjLtYxDbNtxlmGOeTA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fighting for Unconditional Love</a>Because love has always been stronger than fear.And together, we can build a community that proves it.With unconditional love,JenniferP.S. A lot is happening with Team Todd in June, and every conversation, every volunteer shift, and every dollar raised is helping us build the campaign that can defeat Mary Miller.Scroll down for info on tomorrow night's phone bank with the auto-dialer, our weekly phone bank, bi-weekly volunteer Zooms, canvassing, meet and greets, and events supporting Jennifer in June<h2>Fundraisers, Meet &amp; Greets, Jennifer in your Neighborhood!</h2>Follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when Jennifer will be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/BLHTOqFiWB6m9jzTrMvShQ~~/AAUS1hA~/GlZEh6mBhysY2tP7wSR1KO80rEv3oWvxwfk4K4PfGUFPz2twSXZCuKbTHEyWM3lxEi0lo6n69yWfOxZCBgsPCbIFYiAXQjkPwjKWF9ts7yiTZUeWIWUfM9EthuX_PskVsyjCF4Uf8oyeJqyY4jmOMA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the !&nbsp;Every Monday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Phone Bank with Jennifer, Matt, and Team Todd Join us each week as we connect directly with voters across the district. <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/4GJe3IkpKj13KqheRKeJ9Q~~/AAUS1hA~/gvMYs3O2ArMd6SBP4pkYXszCt6-wYOb9Q-PtIFzotCSyB-JKNhGsHcVZ15Ugi-6qKYzRbTYTa38BbZC6dX7HnTmjf_NY1rp1cM8nbd6gfmEU3LE5srI1P3m9S0vx1tUkWIJIJMIyyhV9uVbW-XsZ7Xj0B2D5SscBHdbpReXpYpIH3I1bPeAf-RsjwXHrSmEw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join here.</a>June 3 Phone Bank for Jennifer with the&nbsp;auto-dialer and reach thousands.&nbsp;<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/-0-dmkrTrAvfwvYS37aSZg~~/AAUS1hA~/sMjV44l2hSXqAyfYIZm12JubMdGmLzR6fCLiOpNpVP4iJPIv_6pDQfs885N8kdagi7V0G3W2_A2kc_fqyHKmlZcDcMAGBJdL_2RIYCNlRE9dmZ-AeZwpvm6-cFPfjb9gRAg8xP-WgacNp0mi6h2PpVbbjzNLtTPRFjTLuBTEvx4iDQOpYRcE8Ckubw8TqENu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up here!</a>June 10 Meet-and-Greet with Jennifer in Mason City 6:00 pm, Mason City Pavilion Park, 250W Jefferson Street, Mason City, IL Join Sen. Doris Turner; Mason County candidate for Sheriff and the Mason County Democrats for a complimentary dinner and family-oriented event. Please RSVP to Jay Briney, Mason County Democrat Chair, 217 828 1435. &nbsp;June 15 Springfield Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by SWAN <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/oOn9zblykqYP17qwWIncUA~~/AAUS1hA~/_yPd-hWAdeHk_a8LNOIMxXQiu_FVmD1qTrfWldB2G2Xmw2RdVYb_OZrBKYv9WjQPfuS0iV_PF-F0narKzVHqFSyNvWRRqtWyKGJQ9-C5tSeAyJBzBOKzrXodJ1V2yvmLvA-IaOXaeoSbjnYCS3ynclXr1uIL9F8vOh25EOcJYk0~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More info and RSVP here.</a>June 18 Half Witt Winery Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by Montgomery County Indivisible <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/Hvjx9T50BLOdfozahzdNMA~~/AAUS1hA~/scJ1zMJyynrvQFNlL05uFxxAzuorJb-tTIrfBZDuDcc-qc9qQzZnU4Wo91ezSI1-gjOayrDYG4utE_RnUH1G_RhTB5IA6_piVR-pZe5a7kshI54Kt2sx7e3h4w8sGc0aLCW9t6WztDCgK6FG7OQx9JXCkbXh4rJZnWs0KWBWlYBb5LDca2aDvFqwQgSa-hSn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More info and RSVP here</a> June 27 Jacksonville Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by Jacksonville Indivisible <a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/iZ1Xx9B5JvwRTzZLfiAokg~~/AAUS1hA~/zYnid2tiken1S9G1_dFXeFq-Hfb2FbYBeSG9GCgLdGMu2Xbm_ILJwca1LnUqjBbsyWGSLCNcMNPAHd9y3U4Lwa7NTOztA2Qadqa3TjgdgAhBgFcP48nfktwUxaHXWdoNDaxsCovWKr8H9LaNLZpWSWxMtCqsuSuucEayINDba_4~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More info and RSVP here.</a> June 30 End-of-Quarter Fundraising Deadline<h1>Tomorrow Night:&nbsp;Auto-Dialer Phone Bank&nbsp;</h1>Join Team Nikki tomorrow night and help power Jennifer Todd’s campaign to victory in IL-15.With our auto-dialer, we can reach thousands of voters in a single hour, creating more opportunities to share Jennifer’s story, talk about what’s at stake in this race, and bring new supporters into the movement.Every conversation matters.Together, we’ll build momentum across the district, connect directly with voters, and make sure more people hear Jennifer’s vision for the future.Join us in person or virtually. Wherever you are, you can make a real impact.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/-0-dmkrTrAvfwvYS37aSZg~~/AAUS1hA~/sMjV44l2hSXqAyfYIZm12JubMdGmLzR6fCLiOpNpVP4iJPIv_6pDQfs885N8kdagi7V0G3W2_A2kc_fqyHKmlZcDcMAGBJdL_2RIYCNlRE9dmZ-AeZwpvm6-cFPfjb9gRAg8xP-WgacNp0mi6h2PpVbbjzNLtTPRFjTLuBTEvx4iDQOpYRcE8Ckubw8TqENu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phone Bank to Thousands!</a><h1>Bi-Weekly Wednesday Zooms at Noon&nbsp;</h1>Our bi-weekly volunteer meetings are where volunteers hear campaign updates, share progress on projects, and connect with other supporters who are helping build this campaign across the district.Wednesday, June 10 Noon Via ZoomIf you're already registered, we'll see you there. If not, we'd love to have you join us.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/ASEbGpUeVUadOMgRMkrl1A~~/AAUS1hA~/QnSsE7AGt8EG-3W4E-lW6uCGx3YPN-drzT2kBVEQGZWz2I7MLBK_b6F97jKUW8es-TlSHhgnLrl7xn9Uxh4SMuPek-I3KEUCeivzsi-IF9rRSem3NmcsnMdBSO5FNk5aJsHbFABIP9wMED61_9pBCj3jHyU2Fa91FRGekcdNcclM9DUHAEhbontiXBJnHJ8r" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our Zooms at Noon!</a><h3>Can't make the meeting? There are still plenty of ways to get involved.</h3>Volunteer Opportunities<ul><li>Phone Banking - at your convenience</li><li>Canvassing - talk to your neighbors</li><li>Meet &amp; Greets - introduce Jennifer to your neighbors</li><li>Driving &amp; Event Staffing - help Jennifer make the most of her time</li><li>Data Work - always needed</li><li>Community Organizing</li></ul>This is how we win: Working together to defeat Mary Miller as a united community!<h1>Canvass: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h1>Canvassing has a long tradition in Illinois politics. It’s how campaigns get the win. They do the work, face to face, door to door, in neighborhoods across the state.It matters even more in this race.Because while we are out talking with voters where they live, Mary Miller refuses to meet her constituents: no town halls, no real presence in her district, not even in their neighborhoods.We’re doing the opposite. We show up. We listen. We meet people where they are.We know you are as invested in this win as we are. Help build this campaign; join us to canvass.&nbsp; Every door matters.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/ozcphWkASSGvySYoF75MjA~~/AAUS1hA~/uli-QU2Rw-swhb_lUux1fMy2aQ5BbwFKd6tAaMt2DKb5-gisoPzwlKBewlQCTb7PqFjJFMJAn25gCW7ToxuvgLpivt0AYN4f08OG_5qccAZbNr8vMLzus5b1q2J5nXU5izWiIYnmA0ZIzo7gNv2Alz1LdQEK0m5x-6aiUVI0-gg~" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h1>Weekly Phone Banking - Mondays&nbsp;</h1>We know this works.Every call helps us identify supporters, persuade undecided voters, recruit volunteers, and build the grassroots operation needed to win.Now we do it again, earlier, stronger, and with even more people involved.In a race like this, and in a cycle where Democrats are winning in places many thought were out of reach, we win by talking to voters Mary Miller will never reach.Join us on Monday nights or make calls whenever it works for your schedule.Even one shift matters.We can win this race, but only if we outwork and out-organize every week between now and Election Day.<a href="https://go.sparkpostmail1.com/f/a/4GJe3IkpKj13KqheRKeJ9Q~~/AAUS1hA~/gvMYs3O2ArMd6SBP4pkYXszCt6-wYOb9Q-PtIFzotCSyB-JKNhGsHcVZ15Ugi-6qKYzRbTYTa38BbZC6dX7HnTmjf_NY1rp1cM8nbd6gfmEU3LE5srI1P3m9S0vx1tUkWIJIJMIyyhV9uVbW-XsZ7Xj0B2D5SscBHdbpReXpYpIH3I1bPeAf-RsjwXHrSmEw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Jennifer's Weekly Phone Bank</a>Together, we're building the campaign that can flip IL-15. Thank you for everything you're doing to elect Jennifer Todd.&nbsp;<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation</h2>We are still hearing about the success of this month’s discussion on Data Centers. It’s proof just how valuable these topic-focused conversations can be, and we’re excited to continue them each month going forward.The next session is June 20th, and we want&nbsp;to hear from you about a topic you are concerned about or an issue you are interested in learning more about.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM Via Zoom<a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let us know what you’re interested in discussing in June.&nbsp;</a>

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<h2>May 19, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>Here’s something I’m sure we all can agree on.Fundraising is not the fun part of politics.Nobody wakes up thinking, “You know what would really brighten my day? More campaign emails and texts.”Unfortunately, campaigns are still expected to pay bills, print signs and literature, cover entry and filing fees, pay for gas, pay for technology, and direct voter contact to reach people across IL-15’s 17,000 square miles and 35 counties.The list goes on. So here we are.But you’re not reading this because fundraising is exciting. And you know the people in this district are worth fighting for.Last week, we talked about breaking the cycle.The “this district was drawn this way, so why bother” cycle. The “my vote won’t matter” cycle. The “nobody can beat Mary Miller here anyway” cycle.The reality is:No magical savior is coming. Chaotic rhetoric only divides. The millionaire and billionaire donors aren’t breaking down our doors.We do it by organizing in our communities. With visibility. With voter contact.And yes, with fundraising.Because campaigns like this do not run on inevitability. They run on people deciding their communities deserve representation that <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">actually shows up.</a>And right now, people are paying attention.Last cycle, Mary Miller had zero challengers. This cycle, two Republicans filed to challenge her in the primary, and four Democrats stepped up to run.That doesn’t happen when people are satisfied with the status quo. It happens when people are tired of feeling ignored.And that energy has only grown since our primary win with 49% of the vote.People are showing up. People are reaching out. People are asking how they can help.They are not waiting for someone to save them. They are taking action.One great example is how Paul Lange and Quincy stepped up a couple of weeks ago with a highly successful fundraising event! (Scroll down for photos!) Mary Miller has built a political brand around division and outrage. I’m Jennifer Todd, and I’m building this campaign for Congress around listening to people, including people who may not agree with me on every issue.Because representation is supposed to belong to everyone.I’m listening to all who reach out to us. Can we honestly say the same about Mary Miller?That’s why this campaign matters.And it’s why, fun or not, fundraising is so important right now.Because the opportunities to organize, reach voters, and build momentum are already here, starting tonight:📍 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may19maconcountydemwomen">TONIGHT | Decatur | May 19 </a>📍 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/swansupportingjennifertodd">Springfield | June 15 </a>📍 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/montgomerycountyforjennifertodd">Witt | June 18 </a>📍 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/june26jennifertodd">Jacksonville | June 27</a>People are showing up. People are paying attention. People are tired of feeling ignored.Now the fundraising has to grow to meet the moment.Because campaigns like this do not run on outrage, billionaire donors, or inevitability.Every single contribution matters because fundraising is what allows us to keep organizing across 35 counties, keep reaching voters, and keep building the kind of campaign it takes to win.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the "fun" now!</a>We don't&nbsp;need everyone to max out. But we do need more people stepping up and investing in this campaign if we are going to break the cycle.So while emails and texts still don’t put the fun in fundraising, <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">fundraising is how campaigns like this become real.</a>And together, we are building something that proves this district is worth showing up for.JenniferP.S. You can join one of our events, host one, <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">become a monthly donor, or give $15, $35 or whatever you can today.</a>Every single one matters.*You can follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when I’ll be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the 💙!&nbsp;<h2>Volunteer Updates &amp; Sign Up:&nbsp;</h2>Last week's Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zoom at Noon Meeting was another great success with dozens of volunteers stepping up and reporting growth and momentum.Our next meeting is on Wednesday, May 27, at 12 pm.If you’re already registered, we’ll see you there. If not, you can still sign up to join Team Todd.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register now!</a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.<h2>Phone Banking&nbsp;</h2>Big thanks to our super volunteer, Adams County native, and current California resident Matt Helmer, for leading the charge on all things VoteBuilder!Thanks to Matt and a core group of passionate volunteers, Jennifer Todd for Congress phone banking is officially underway. Last night, 8 new volunteers made more than 100 calls connecting directly with voters across the district and helping grow the grassroots momentum that powered our March win.In honor of Memorial Day, we’ll be phone banking on Tuesday next week, same time, 7:00-8:30 pm, but after that, you can join us every Monday from 7–8:30 PM as we continue building toward November and working to defeat Mary Miller.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ohnhkb-iQDqP21VyKuceUA">Phone Banking Registration</a><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ohnhkb-iQDqP21VyKuceUA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phone Bank for Jennifer!</a><h2>Canvas: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h2>Canvassing has begun in a few counties already! Knocking on doors is one of the most powerful ways you can help Jennifer Todd defeat Mary Miller in IL-15.Sign up <a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd">here</a> to get started today.No experience needed, we’ll train you, or if you’ve canvassed before, you can canvas at your convenience!<a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h2>More volunteer opportunities:&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Phone Bank</li><li>Canvas</li><li>Meet and Greets</li><li>Driving and Staffing</li><li>Data work</li><li>Organizing your community</li></ul>Sign up <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/volunteer">here </a>to let us know what you are ready to do to help elect Jennifer Todd!&nbsp;<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation</h2>Thank you to Cindy Shepherd and Rachel Stechman for leading such an informative conversation on Data Centers. We heard from several attendees who appreciated the chance to learn more and get better informed on how&nbsp;Data Centers are&nbsp;impacting our communities.The success of this month’s discussion showed just how valuable these topic-focused conversations can be, and we’re excited to continue them each month going forward.Now we’d love to hear from you. <a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">What community topic should we focus on in June?</a>📅 Saturday, June 20 ⏰ 10:00 AM 💻 Via ZoomRegistration will start next week when we announce the topic!<h2><a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">Click here to share your topic ideas!</a></h2>

May 19

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<h2>April 21, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>While Mary Miller isn’t listening to the people of this district, I am. That’s why I’m running for Congress to fight for families who are being left behind on costs, farms, and opportunity.&nbsp;Affordability is the issue I hear everywhere I go. From gas and groceries to the cost of keeping farms running, families are being squeezed from every direction.What’s happening in Illinois farming should concern all of us.Young people who want to take over family farms are running into a wall of rising costs they simply cannot keep up with.<ul><li>Land is more expensive</li><li>Equipment costs more than ever</li><li>Passing a farm from one generation to the next is becoming harder every year</li></ul>The warning signs are already here. Fewer than 9% of Illinois farmers are under 35, while the average farmer is now over 58.&nbsp; (Source: USDA Census of Agriculture / Illinois Farm Bureau analysis)That is not just a statistic; it is a warning about the future of rural Illinois. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/april21jentodd">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/april21jentodd</a> If we do not act, we lose the next generation of farmers and weaken the rural economy that holds our communities together.I want to change that.I want young people to be able to stay here, take over family farms, and build their futures in the same communities they grew up in.That means:<ul><li>Making land more affordable</li><li>Helping families invest in equipment</li><li>Protecting the ability to pass farms down without being forced to sell</li></ul>As a nurse and a mom, I understand what it means when hard work is not enough anymore. And I understand what it means when young people feel they have to leave just to get ahead.We have to be honest about the contrast.Mary Miller is a millionaire who does not face the same cost pressures as families in this district.She is not feeling what people here are feeling right now. Prices are rising on groceries, gas, and the cost of keeping farms running. Too often, she votes in line with those priorities, not the realities working families are living every day.That is not representation, it’s distance.This is where your support matters most.We are seeing Democrats win in districts like this all over the country, but those victories come down to one thing: having the resources to actually reach voters before Election Day.That means direct voter contact:&nbsp;Knocking doors Making calls Sending mail Running digital ads So every voter knows there is a real choice in this race.And, we hear you. Signs, t-shirts, billboards, and visibility across this district matter, and we want to put them everywhere people can see this campaign.I want to change that.That happens with support. Your support.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate</a>We have real momentum coming out of the primary. Now we have to turn that momentum into victory.Thank you for being part of this, Jennifer<h2>Jennifer Around the District</h2>You can also follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when I’ll be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the 💙!&nbsp;To invite Jennifer to your community or host a meet and greet:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">jennifer@jentodd2026.us</a>, 618-251-1428&nbsp;April 22 - Planned Parenthood Illinois Action: Cheers to Choice, 5-7 pm, Blood Wine Bar &amp; Florals, 2 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield.&nbsp;April 25 - Cass County Democratic Party Dinner, Beardstown, 6:30 - 8:30 PMMay 1 - Quincy Area Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd, State Street Theater, 434 S. 8th St. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mayquincyjentodd">Donate/RSVP Here</a>May 2 - March with Jennifer and the Adams County Democrats in the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Dogwood Parade.May 2 - Meet and Greet for Jennifer Todd, 3:30 - 6:00 PM, Quincy. <a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">More info click here.</a>May 4-8 - National Teachers Appreciation WeekMay 6-12 - National Nurses WeekMay 19 - Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd hosted by Democratic Women of Macon County, gK9 Wine &amp; Spirits, 225 N Water St No. 110, Decatur, 6:00 – 8:00 pm <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may19maconcountydemwomen">Donate/RSVPHere</a><h2>Volunteer opportunities are growing!&nbsp;</h2>Host a meet and greet in your community Join a phone bank Knock on doors and talk to your neighborsJoin Our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zooms - Wednesdays at NoonWe kicked off the general election with our first volunteer Zoom and were thrilled to have more than 40 people join us.Whether you were there or are just getting involved, we’d love to have you with us.Join us this Wednesday at noon, or a future Zoom that fits your schedule.And if you can’t make it, that’s okay. We’re happy to connect one-on-one and get you plugged into a volunteer role that works for you.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register now!&nbsp;</a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.

April 21

<h2>A Life in Nursing: A Journey of Connection and Care</h2>My nursing journey started with my mom, Ruth, when I was in third grade.That’s when she went back to school to become a nurse.At a time when most moms stayed home, and dads worked, she followed her passion, becoming an example for my brother and me that, at the time, I didn’t fully understand but was watching my future and what service looks like up close.<h3>Finding My Path</h3>You see, I didn’t start out planning to be a nurse.I went to the University of Evansville with the intention of studying secondary education and sports medicine. My goal was to be an athletic trainer.But in 1991, when I transferred to SIUC, something changed.I still remember that moment, standing with my mom in our kitchen, right before moving to Carbondale, and telling her I wanted to be a nurse.Her response, “It’s about time.”That fall, I started nursing school at Kaskaskia College.<h3>Learning the Heart of Healthcare</h3>As a nursing student, for my first job in the field, I worked as a nursing assistant at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. I worked in medical-surgical units, the ICU, and telemetry.It was a high-pressure but practical major reality check about what nursing really is. It is not just tasks or charts. It is showing up for moms, dads, children, and too often, people who literally don’t have someone, at the hardest moments of their lives.One of my first patients, a woman who had suffered a stroke and didn’t speak much, was one of the first patients who made me feel like a nurse.It was simple; I would make silly faces when I walked into her room in the hopes of getting her to smile.She started calling me “Funny Face.”I’ll never forget her smile. She also provided me with a sobering introduction to the profound cycle of life and loss I would witness throughout my career.Her funeral was the first patient service I attended. That stays with you. It changes how you see people and how you understand care.<h3>A Career Without Borders</h3>Nursing took me across Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, and California. Every hospital, every unit, and every patient taught me something different about healthcare and about people.Eventually, I settled in Florida and transitioned into hospice care. That is where I came to understand the deepest side of nursing.Hospice is not about giving up. It is about dignity, comfort, honesty, and making sure patients and families do not feel alone during some of the hardest moments of their lives.I cared for families trying to hold everything together while preparing to say goodbye to someone they loved. I cared for patients who did not want false promises. They wanted comfort, honesty delivered gently, and someone willing to sit beside them and listen.During that time, I was pregnant with my daughter, Jane, and my patients shared in that joy alongside me.One patient, who later moved into hospice care, gave Jane her very first stuffed animal. We still have it today.Another patient quietly saved her spare change to help me buy diapers because, as she told me, that was exactly what she had done for her own children years before.Those moments stay with you.They remind you that nursing is not just medications, procedures, or charts. It is relationships, trust, and the humanity people show each other even in the hardest moments. <h3>Fulfilling a Promise</h3>After Jane was born, I returned to bedside nursing. Before my mother passed away, she asked one thing of me: "Promise me you’ll do something in nursing that makes you happy." Since her passing, I have honored that promise by exploring every corner of the profession:<ul><li>Nurse Education: Sharing knowledge with the next generation.</li><li>Legal &amp; Clinical Review: Working for a law firm, reviewing medical records, and assisting in lawsuits.</li><li>Case Management: Assisting with Medicaid billing and insurance appeals, which provided the flexibility to move Jane and me back home to Illinois.</li><li>School Nursing: Bringing my experience full circle to care for students.</li></ul>Nursing has allowed me to challenge myself, learn the many sides of healthcare, and, most importantly, understand the profound impact of human connection.&nbsp;I’ve realized that while the technical skills are vital, it’s the "funny faces" and the shared stories that truly define a career in care.<h3>Managing Unexpected Change</h3>While working in the ICU after my daughter Jane was born, I woke up one morning with severe low back pain. I could still move and walk, so I did what nurses often do—I kept going and got myself to a chiropractor. But instead of improving, the pain escalated quickly.It got worse.Eventually, it became so intense that I nearly passed out. Imaging showed a large herniated disc, and in 2007, I underwent my first back surgery. I returned to work, determined to stay at the bedside I loved.Two years later, in 2009, the pain returned. This time, it required a second surgery, more complex, with spinal fusion and hardware to stabilize my spine. I went back to work again, but I was no longer able to fully meet the physical demands of ICU nursing. And because of my restrictions, I ultimately lost my position.So I did what nurses do when everything changes: I adapted. I packed up my life and moved with Jane so I could return to work in a different capacity, and eventually, I found my way back into nursing. I returned to the ICU for a time and later stepped into a Nurse Educator role in a Florida hospital. I then moved into a neurology unit in Orlando, continuing to care for patients in a different setting, but still at the bedside I had fought so hard to return to.Then the hardware failed.I underwent a second, two-stage spinal surgery. Afterward, my surgeon looked at me and said he had fixed my back, but he didn’t give me a new one. When I asked when I could return to work, the answer was clear. I would not be going back to bedside nursing.That moment changed everything.<h3>My New Nursing Normal</h3>Nursing had been my passion for all of my adult life, and this setback wasn’t going to change my commitment to patients.&nbsp;I transitioned into working from home, writing insurance appeals for a large hospital system, which allowed me to fight for the patient and the in-hospital services that were deemed medically necessary by their physician. It was still healthcare, still patient-centered—but from the other side of the system, where care is often decided by approvals, denials, and timing that patients cannot afford to lose. That role allowed me to bring Jane home to raise her here, where I grew up.I continued to follow where nursing needed me. I worked for a law firm reviewing medical records and supporting complex cases. This experience has shown me where our healthcare systems have failed not only patients but also those working at the bedside, due to short staffing and missed medications.&nbsp;I became a school nurse, bringing my experience back to where it first began, with children, families, and the everyday moments that shape a community’s health. Schools bring in dentists and eye doctors for students on Medicaid due to the inability to find the services that would accept the insurance.Over time, I began to see the same pattern in every place I had worked. Whether at the bedside, in hospice care, in hospitals, in schools, or in insurance appeals, I saw how deeply policy decisions shape patient outcomes. I saw how often delays, denials, and coverage gaps became barriers to care that nurses then had to try to solve in real time.And I saw something else, too.&nbsp;Our representation, our voice in Congress, was making too many decisions about healthcare without ever having lived what those decisions actually do to patients and families.&nbsp;When I look at the votes and positions from my now opponent, Mary Miller, I see support that leaves working families with higher costs, fewer protections, and more uncertainty in their healthcare and insurance coverage.That is not abstract to me. I have sat with patients waiting for approvals. I have helped families navigate insurance denials when time mattered. I have seen what those decisions feel like on the ground.<h3>That is why I am running for Congress.</h3>Because nurses understand what policy looks like when it becomes real. We understand what it means when a decision made in Washington shows up at a bedside, in a billing office, or in a family’s emergency room visit.We need more nurses in Congress, not fewer.We need people who understand that healthcare is not just a system on paper. It is a person waiting for answers, a family trying to make decisions under pressure, and a clinician trying to hold it all together when the system does not.My career has taken me from ICU bedsides to hospice rooms, from school health offices to insurance appeals and legal review. Everywhere I have gone, the lesson has been the same: care is connected, and policy is never separate from the people it touches.And nurses do not stop being nurses when we leave the hospital.We carry that responsibility, and those patients, with us everywhere we go.It is time that perspective had a place in Congress.

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<h2>About Jennifer: Democrat for Congress | IL-15</h2><h4>Jennifer Todd is a second-generation nurse, a proud single mom, the daughter of a veteran, and a native Illinoisan</h4>Jennifer spent her life serving others, not chasing political power, and now she’s running for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District to make sure working families, rural communities, and everyday people finally have a voice in Washington.Born and raised in southern Illinois, Jennifer knows what it’s like to work night shifts and still come up short on bills. She has experienced being on Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment. She knows the struggles Central Illinois families are facing.As a registered nurse and a former school nurse, Jennifer has seen the hospital closures, school budget cuts, and broken promises from politicians that deeply hurt our families. That’s why she’s stepping up now to fight for the people she lives alongside every day.<h4>Jennifer’s campaign is rooted in showing up, listening, and doing the work.</h4>Since launching in January, she’s visited more than half of the 35 counties in Central Illinois, holding town halls, meeting with farmers, veterans, teachers, healthcare workers, and hardworking families. She has been hearing one consistent message: central Illinois families are tired of being forgotten.She’s running against Mary Miller, one of Congress’s most extreme and least effective members, who voted to slash Medicare, veterans’ care, rural healthcare funding, and even many basic public services. Jennifer believes we deserve better, someone who’s grounded in community, driven by values, and ready to serve with integrity. Her platform is focused on expanding access to healthcare, defending public education, and ensuring our veterans and working families get the resources they’ve earned.Jennifer Todd is not a political insider; she’s a neighbor, a nurse, and a fighter. And she’s ready to bring real representation to IL-15.<h2>Why I'm Running</h2>I’m running for Congress because families in Central and Southern Illinois deserve a representative who knows their struggles, speaks their language, and fights for their future, not someone who uses our district as a platform for national extremism.&nbsp;I’m a second-generation registered nurse, a mom, the daughter and granddaughter of a veteran, and a native Illinoisan. I’ve worked overnight shifts, relied on Medicaid and SNAP to keep my family afloat, and felt the stress of trying to make ends meet. I know what it’s like to fall asleep worried about health, bills, and whether our leaders even remember families like ours exist.Too many of our rural hospitals are closing, too many of our schools are underfunded, and too many of our communities are being left behind. And our voice in Washington, Mary Miller, votes to slash funding for health care, public services, and veterans, the very people she’s meant to represent.&nbsp;I believe our district deserves someone who shows up, listens, and works side-by-side with the people she represents.&nbsp;Since launching this campaign in January, I’ve visited more than half of the 35 counties in IL-15, listening to farmers, teachers, nurses, veterans, small business owners, and young families. What I hear is the same everywhere: Republicans are exhausted by the chaos, Independents feel ignored, and Democrats are ready to fight again.I’m not a political insider or a wealthy self-funder. I’m a neighbor who believes deeply in service, community, responsibility, and empathy, values I learned from my parents, from nursing, and from this district. I’m running because IL-15 deserves more than sound bites and broken promises. We deserve leadership rooted in compassion, integrity, and hard work.&nbsp;That’s the campaign we’re building together, one conversation, one signature, one county at a time.

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<h2>June 16, Tuesdays w Team Todd</h2>Farming is not just part of Illinois’ 15th District — it is the backbone of it.When farming is strong, our whole district is strong.It supports family businesses on Main Street, keeps equipment dealers and&nbsp;suppliers open, and drives the local economy in towns across central Illinois.It’s about generations of family farms woven into the fabric of our communities. Families who have worked on the same land for decades, passing it down.It’s jobs. It’s community. It’s the local economy.But right now, farmers are getting hit from both sides:Fuel, fertilizer, and seed costs are up Commodity prices aren’t keeping pace Margins are thinner than they’ve been in yearsThe result is simple: more risk, less stability, and a lot of families trying to figure out how to make the math work.And what I hear most often is this: farmers are doing everything right, but the system around them keeps changing and not to their benefit.What I’ve learned from listening to farmers is this: We need to bring more stability and fairness back into agricultural markets We need to address the underlying drivers of rising input costs We need Congress to take on the pressures driving those costs, including corporate pricing power, supply chain pressures, and energy volatilityWe need farms to be sustainable. And generational.That’s what’s at stake right now in this district, whether family farms can remain viable and whether rural communities can stay strong for the next generation.Not just production, but permanence. Not just this season, but the future of rural communities that depend on agriculture to survive.And that’s why the conversations we’ve had matter, because if we’re going to get this right, we have to start by listening to the people living it every day.But listening alone isn’t enough. We can only deliver for farmers if we win this election and have the power to act on what we’re hearing in Congress.We have a critical end-of-quarter deadline: midnight June 30. <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate Before June 30</a>What’s at stake in this election is whether we have leaders willing to listen, show up, and fight for solutions for farmers and rural communities like ours.We can only deliver for farmers if we win this election and have the ability to act on it in Congress.That means having the resources to reach voters across all 35 counties and build a campaign strong enough to win in November.If you’re able to support the campaign before June 30, every contribution helps us reach more voters, have more conversations, and keep building momentum.I’m a nurse, a mom, and someone committed to serving, representing, and legislating for everyone in our district, not just those who agree with me.Like you, I’m not a millionaire. I can’t self-fund this campaign.I need your help to keep this momentum up.Fundraising is my least favorite part of running for office, but it’s necessary.My office will never hang up on a constituent. I will attend office hours. I will host town halls. I will be accountable.Thank you for being part of this, and for everything you do to support rural Illinois. JenniferPS You can also join us at upcoming events in Witt, Jacksonville, and Godfrey to meet Jennifer in person and support this campaign as we work to <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">meet our critical June 30 deadline.&nbsp;</a><h2>Fundraisers, Meet &amp; Greets, Jennifer in your Neighborhood!</h2>You can help us meet our critical June 30 midnight deadline! Join Jennifer at one of these events across the district or support this campaign where you can.June 18 Half Witt Winery Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by Montgomery County Indivisible <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/montgomerycountyforjennifertodd">More info and RSVP here</a>June 17 Godfrey Meet and Greet Hosted by Phillip Knoche, Homer Adams&nbsp;Park.&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/godfreymeetandgreetjune">More&nbsp;info and RSVP here.&nbsp;</a>June 27 Jacksonville Fundraiser for Jennifer Hosted by Jacksonville Indivisible <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/june26jennifertodd">More info and RSVP here. </a>June 30 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/june30eoqjennifertodd">End-of-Quarter Fundraising Deadline</a>And don’t forget:Every Monday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Phone Bank with Jennifer, Matt, and Team Todd Join us each week as we connect directly with voters across the district. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3GTRGKmjS6WWlYvNBU9j8g">Join here.</a><h2>Bi-Weekly Wednesday Zooms at Noon&nbsp;</h2>Our bi-weekly volunteer meetings are where volunteers hear campaign updates, share progress on projects, and connect with other supporters who are helping build this campaign across the district.📅 Wednesday, June 10 ⏰ Noon 💻 Via ZoomIf you're already registered, we'll see you there. If not, we'd love to have you join us.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our Zooms at Noon!</a><h3>Can't make the meeting? There are still plenty of ways to get involved.</h3>Volunteer Opportunities<ul><li>Phone Banking - at your convenience</li><li>Canvassing - talk to your neighbors</li><li>Meet &amp; Greets - introduce Jennifer to your neighbors</li><li>Driving &amp; Event Staffing - help Jennifer make the most of her time</li><li>Data Work - always needed</li><li>Community Organizing</li></ul>This is how we win: Working together to defeat Mary Miller as a united community!<h2>Canvass: Get started in your neighborhood today!</h2>Canvassing has a long tradition in Illinois politics. It’s how campaigns get the win. They do the work, face to face, door to door, in neighborhoods across the state.It matters even more in this race.Because while we are out talking with voters where they live, Mary Miller refuses to meet her constituents: no town halls, no real presence in her district, not even in their neighborhoods.We’re doing the opposite. We show up. We listen. We meet people where they are.We know you are as invested in this win as we are. Help build this campaign; join us to canvass.&nbsp; Every door matters.<a href="https://secure.numero.ai/signup/Canvass-for-Jennifer-Todd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas for Team Todd</a><h2>Weekly Phone Banking - Mondays&nbsp;</h2>We know this works.Every call helps us identify supporters, persuade undecided voters, recruit volunteers, and build the grassroots operation needed to win.Now we do it again, earlier, stronger, and with even more people involved.In a race like this, and in a cycle where Democrats are winning in places many thought were out of reach, we win by talking to voters Mary Miller will never reach.Join us on Monday nights or make calls whenever it works for your schedule.Even one shift matters.We can win this race, but only if we outwork and out-organize every week between now and Election Day.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3GTRGKmjS6WWlYvNBU9j8g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Jennifer's Weekly Phone Bank</a>Together, we're building the campaign that can flip IL-15. Thank you for everything you're doing to elect Jennifer Todd.&nbsp;<h2>Coffee &amp; Conversation: Farming</h2>Coffee and Conversations started as part of Jennifer’s listening tour back in May of 2025 — a way to hear directly from people across all 35 counties and 17,000 square miles of this district through Zoom discussions so everyone can participate no matter where you live.While these are open to all topics every month, this month we’re opening with a focus on farming.Farmers across the district are dealing with rising costs, tighter margins, and uncertain markets, and they are looking for real solutions that help family farms stay viable for the next generation.Join the conversation and help us elect someone we can trust to be accountable to the people of the district.📅&nbsp;Saturday, June 20 🕙 10:00 AM CT 💻 Zoom: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HT8z7BGBS4mFOPtsbEjyNQ">Register Here!</a><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HT8z7BGBS4mFOPtsbEjyNQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register now!</a>If you care about the future of farming in our district, I hope you’ll join us.&nbsp;

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<h2>May 5, 2026, Tuesdays with Team Todd</h2>If you live in rural or central Illinois, you already know this: Reliable broadband isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. It’s how kids do their homework. It’s how farmers run modern operations. It’s how small businesses reach customers. It’s how families access healthcare through telehealth. And it’s how people reach emergency services when every second matters.Right now, too many communities across our district are still being left behind. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may5tuesdays">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may5tuesdays</a>James, a farmer in Greenville, told me firsthand that broadband access is a huge need in his rural area. Modern farming depends on real-time information every day, from weather reports to markets, prices, and more.When that connection fails, it is not just inconvenient. It affects how work gets done and how families make a living.Dropped connections. Slow speeds. Or no access at all.That is not just inconvenient. It is holding our communities back.We need to treat broadband like the essential infrastructure it is, just like roads, bridges, and electricity.That means investing in rural connectivity, expanding access, and making sure central Illinois is never an afterthought when federal resources are on the table.We also need to think differently about how we deliver it. Do the lines always have to be placed underground? Could we expand access by running broadband along existing power infrastructure, or using the same routes that once brought telephone service out to farms?These are the kinds of questions I have been asking for the past year, because the how matters if we are serious about reaching every community. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may5tuesdays">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may5tuesdays</a>The difference is simple.I will work to expand access, invest in rural infrastructure, and push for practical solutions that actually reach farm families, small towns, and underserved communities.Mary Miller has opposed key efforts to expand the infrastructure needed to bring reliable broadband to rural communities like ours.That choice has consequences. When communities are left behind, we lose opportunity. We lose growth. We lose competitiveness.We cannot afford to fall further behind.I am running for Congress because I believe central and rural Illinois deserve better than being overlooked.We deserve to be connected.If you agree, I am asking you to support this campaign today.<a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate</a>Every contribution helps us reach more voters, build more momentum, and fight for the infrastructure our communities have been waiting for.Together, we can build a future where every family, every farm, and every small town has the tools they need to succeed.JenniferP.S. This campaign is about showing up for our communities and getting real results. That’s exactly what I’ll do for our schools, <a href="https://app.numero.ai/accounts/12962/email_broadcasts/%7B%7B%7Bbroadcast.speedygive_url%7D%7D%7D">and your contribution today helps make that possible.</a>You can follow along with what’s happening across the district and see when I’ll be in your community by visiting us <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/events">here</a>, and keep an eye out for the 💙!&nbsp;To invite Jennifer to your community or host a meet and greet:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer@jentodd2026.us">jennifer@jentodd2026.us</a>, 618-251-1428&nbsp;May 4-8 - National Teachers Appreciation WeekMay 6-12 - National Nurses WeekMay 5 - Collinsville Democrat Meeting 6 - 7 PM, American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234May 6 - Bond County Democrat Meeting, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Central Township Road District, 920 E Bowman Dr, Greenville, 62246May 19 - Fundraiser for Jennifer Todd hosted by Democratic Women of Macon County, gK9 Wine &amp; Spirits, 225 N Water St No. 110, Decatur, 6:00 – 8:00 pm <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/may19maconcountydemwomen">Donate/RSVPHere</a>May 27 - IL Alliance Retired Americans Breakfast, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, IEA Professional Development Center, 3440 Liberty Dr., Springfield, IL 62704June 6 - Mason County Democrats 21st Annual Golf OutingVolunteer opportunities are growing!&nbsp;Host a meet and greet in your community Join a phone bank Knock on doors and talk to your neighborsJoin Our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zooms - Wednesdays at NoonWe kicked off the general election with our first volunteer Zoom and were thrilled to have more than 40 people join us.Whether you were there or are just getting involved, we’d love to have you with us.Join us this Wednesday at noon, or a future Zoom that fits your schedule.And if you can’t make it, that’s okay. We’re happy to connect one-on-one and get you plugged into a volunteer role that works for you.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg">Register now!&nbsp;</a><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4ZyURZaQRGQNlX7VshaYg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Team Todd Today!</a>This is how we win. One conversation at a time, in every corner of this district.Coffee &amp; Conversation: Data Centers <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww">Join </a>Jennifer for her next Coffee &amp; Conversation, focused on data centers in the district and the concerns community members are raising throughout Champaign, Sangamon, Logan, &amp; Madison Counties.Residents are asking real questions about energy use, water demand, infrastructure strain, and what multiple data centers across the district mean for the future of their communities.This is about making sure community members are heard across the district.&nbsp;Jennifer will be there to listen directly to community members and hear what people are experiencing and concerned about across the district.Because decisions this big should never happen without the people who live here being heard first.<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register &amp; Join the Conversation</a>

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<h2>My friend Jennifer Todd and I have spent many hours traveling around the 15th District over the last year.</h2>During that time, we have had the opportunity to talk with many people in the district about their concerns regarding healthcare costs and availability, day-to-day affordability for working families, and crumbling infrastructure across the district. I am proud to support and vote for her in November! She needs all of our support in the general election against the incumbent, Mary Miller!-Paul Davis

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Sean Tenner President, KNI Communications Chicago 46th Ward Democratic Committeeman Wednesday, July 23th, 12:00 PM CTSean will be joining our weekly Volunteer session to share his experience, from organizing canvassing and petition drives to helping elect candidates from the precinct to the presidency. He’ll share his experiences and lead a grassroots-focused session on petitioning, canvassing, and phone banking, what works, what motivates people, and how you can make a difference with just a few hours a week.

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PRLOG - GLEN CARBON, Ill. Published May 15, 2026Democratic congressional candidate Jennifer Todd will host a virtual "Coffee &amp; Conversation" event on Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the growing impact of data center development across Illinois' 15th Congressional District. The online discussion will bring together residents, advocates and community leaders to talk about concerns surrounding proposed data centers in Champaign, Logan, Sangamon and Madison counties. Todd, a nurse and single mother who won a four-way Democratic primary by 49% earlier this year, said residents deserve to be part of the conversation as major projects move into rural communities. "People who live here should have a voice in decisions that will affect our water, infrastructure and future," Todd said. "These projects could shape our communities for decades, and families want honest answers about what that means for them." Topics will include:<ul><li>Energy use</li><li>Water demand</li><li>Infrastructure strain</li><li>Long-term community impact</li></ul> Guest speakers include: Cindy Shepherd of Champaign County is the Energy Builder Director for Faith in Place, a statewide multi-faith organization working on environmental and public health issues. She works with a coalition examining the potential impacts of hyperscale data centers and advocates for protections for Illinois water resources, electric rates and public health. Rachel Stechman of Logan County is the founder of Logan County Indivisible, a small business owner and professional dog groomer who has been actively involved in community efforts surrounding proposed data center development in her area. She works to help residents stay informed, share resources and increase accountability from elected officials. Todd said the conversation is about making sure economic development works for local communities, not just large corporations. "As a nurse, I understand how important it is to think long term about the health and stability of our communities," Todd said. "Growth matters, but so does protecting the people who already live and work here." The event is free and open to the public. Saturday, May 16 10:00 a.m. Via Zoom Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/WkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww">https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/WkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww</a> (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom">https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom</a><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FWkqA9U1SShGNGONaONGsww%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS2tnWndTM0U2bkJXZlY1R3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7EnVlHqerQ4EN0YoYb1FUfbSocRkAy7BqStBP6wh06BBYldxdfsYInrLX60g_aem_Pke4xNsWFwNlYWoeMZPwXw&amp;h=AUD51K683A5iQ2GQm6t4Wd8OPzvKHw4FAu8PCVroqBP2I4K8gxPh75eVaYWISBDT5Za_St-I8BYAcPvDj9Fn15LS24eF4_IjdetThHXIz1cJTf8ogsq22gE7VIylz6h46lt9pf0IWURW0ZyNp5spifvZIeTaZAI&amp;__tn__=-UK*F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">...</a>) Website: <a href="http://jenntodd2026.us">jenntodd2026.us</a> Contact Kitty Kurth <a href="https://www.prlog.org/email-contact.html#13146198">***@</a><a href="http://kurthlampe.com">kurthlampe.com</a>

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Springfield, IL (WICS), Jennifer Todd, a nurse, says her experience working in health care is driving the issues she wants to tackle.“What I can bring to the table is making sure Medicare actually has rules that make sense and not deny things for one little thing that doesn’t make sense,” said Jennifer Todd, a Democratic candidate for the 15th District.

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Advantage News Doug Jenkins April 4, 2025 Local Democrat to challenge Mary Miller Republican U.S. Congresswoman Mary Miller may face a Democratic challenger in the 2026 election. Edwardsville’s Jennifer Todd recently announced her candidacy for the 15th Congressional District. She is a former nurse and hopes to win the seat that represents parts of Madison County.The 15th Congressional District includes much of central Illinois, with the exception of an area cut out through the middle that is the 13th District, which runs from the population centers of the metro-east like Granite City and Alton, to the north through Macoupin County, to Springfield and over to Decatur. That is traditionally a Democrat stronghold which is currently represented by Democrat Nikki Budzinski. August 5 is the first day candidates can circulate nominating petitions.

Local Democrat to challenge Mary MillerApr 4, 2025Republican U.S. Congresswoman Mary Miller may face a Democratic challenger in the 2026 election. Edwardsville’s Jennifer Todd recently announced her candidacy for the 15th Congressional District. She is a former nurse and hopes to win the seat that represents parts of Madison County

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Across central Illinois, families are working hard, but too many are still struggling to keep up with the cost of living. Jennifer knows this reality firsthand; she has lived the struggle too, and understands what it means when wages do not stretch far enough.From groceries and gas to housing and childcare, everyday expenses are rising faster than wages. People should not have to choose between paying their bills and planning for their future.Jennifer will fight to lower costs for working families, taking on price gouging, bringing down prescription drug prices, and making housing more affordable. She will support policies that grow good-paying jobs, strengthen local economies, and put more money back in people’s pockets.She will also work to ease the burden of childcare and everyday expenses so families can get ahead, not just get by.Jennifer believes if you work hard, you should be able to afford your life, and she is committed to making that a reality for families across the district.

We just marked the 250th birthday of the United States Army and Navy, with nearly 700,000 veterans calling Illinois home. In central Illinois, we believe that when someone serves this country, we owe them real support, not empty promises.I will work to expand access to VA healthcare, especially in rural communities where too many veterans face barriers to timely, quality care. I will strengthen caregiver support programs, address toxic exposures, and streamline the claims process so veterans can access the benefits they’ve earned without unnecessary delays.I will fight to ensure the VA is fully staffed and properly funded, with a focus on critical services like mental health care and long-term care.I will expand access to reproductive and fertility services, including IVF, and ensure women veterans receive care that reflects their specific needs.I will prioritize support for veterans with service-related disabilities, as well as those facing challenges related to toxic exposure, housing insecurity, and homelessness.

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Bring your coffee, your ideas, and your hopes for IL-15. Let’s build a better future—together.This is your chance to share what matters most to you, whether it’s jobs, education, healthcare, farming, or the future of your community. Jennifer is here to listen, learn, and lead with your voices at the center of her campaign.

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St. Louis Public Radio | By Will Bauer Published&nbsp;April 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM CDTEdwardsville nurse <a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennifer Todd</a> wants to do something that many believe to be highly unlikely — win Illinois' 15th Congressional District as a Democrat this fall.Todd <a href="https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-03-17/illinois-primary-election-results-governor-house-senate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">emerged victorious</a> from a four-way primary last month, earning 45.8% of the vote. She'll face incumbent Republican <a href="https://marymillerforcongress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mary Miller</a> of Hindsboro in November.In the low-cost primary, Todd pitched herself as someone who understands the struggles of the working class, having previously used Medicaid for health care, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eat and drawing unemployment."I understand the struggle, and that's where a lot of people feel that they can relate to me," Todd said in a recent interview.But even if Democrats overperform in the off-cycle elections, when the party in power tends to struggle, Todd will still have a massive hill to climb in one of the country's 35 most conservative districts."You're starting to see things turn," Todd said of her chances in November. "Can't really say, 'They're seeing the light,' but they're starting to see where it's hitting them in their pocketbooks and you're taking away things that they rely on."So far this year, Democrats nationally have <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/08/nx-s1-5770114/democrats-wisconsin-georgia-election-shift-overperformance-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">performed better</a> than before in Republican-dominated areas.The heavily gerrymandered 15th District stretches from the outskirts of the Metro East to the Indiana border and nearly to the Quad Cities. It's rated <a href="https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/483026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">R+20 by Cook Political Report</a>, meaning Republicans have outperformed Democrats by 20 percentage points compared to the national average over the last two presidential elections.In 2022, Republican Darren Bailey beat Gov. JB Pritzker, 69% to 28%, in the 15th District. In 2024, Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, 69% to 29%. This year, 87,450 Republicans voted compared to 29,409 Democrats in March's primary elections. But Todd believes building on her message of relatability, especially as affordability ranks as one of the top issues of the midterms, can win over non-Democratic voters."We're supposed to have different views and opinions," Todd said. "There are people you're never going to be able to change their way of thinking, and that's fine. We just have to do what's best for the district."Key to what's doing best for the district is routinely submitting requests for what's known as <a href="https://files.gao.gov/multimedia/gao-25-107274/interactive/project_explorer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Project Funding</a>, Todd said.Until the last two fiscal years, Miller hadn't submitted requests for the program — formerly known as <a href="https://appropriations.house.gov/committee-activity/archived-community-project-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">congressional earmarks</a> — that allow representatives and senators to fund specific projects in their districts or states."The Community Project Funding are our tax dollars that we actually desperately need back in the district — in the 15th," she said. "They're to help fix infrastructure, which they're all starting to decay. Our small towns and villages and townships don't have the funding to be able to fix it — and that's what we pay our taxes for."Miller submitted <a href="https://marymiller.house.gov/fy26-community-project-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">six projects</a> for fiscal 2026, and her office has posted its <a href="https://marymiller.house.gov/services/appropriations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accepting applications</a> for fiscal 2027. Miller, who took office in January 2021, did not submit projects from fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2025.Some in the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, which Miller is a member of, are ideologically opposed to the program because they believe it to be <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/24/house-freedom-caucus-opposes-earmarks-471344" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ripe for abuse or wasteful spending</a>.Miller's campaign did not respond to a request for comment about her change of heart regarding the funding or her race against Todd.There are infrastructure projects, like replacing or upgrading water treatment plants, sewer and water pipes, water towers and roads and bridges, that could use federal funding, Todd said.In addition to the funding, Todd objects to the cuts to <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/07/02/nx-s1-5453870/senate-republicans-tax-bill-medicaid-health-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a> and <a href="https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-research/policy-topics/social-policy/explainer-understanding-snap-program-and-what-cuts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SNAP</a> in Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill and his continued use of tariffs when <a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/charts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">gas</a>, <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/03/23/shock-to-global-oil-market-roughly-3-times-bigger-than-1970s-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">oil</a> and <a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-fertilizer-availability-cost-farmers-aa846fb0e30d1060d8993c65d32fe12b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fertilizer</a> prices have all risen recently."That's uncalled for, and we have to find a better way," she said of the price farmers are paying for fertilizers.Todd, who lives less than a mile outside the district in Edwardsville, said she plans to move to Logan County, northeast of Springfield, if she wins in November to live in the district and be more centrally located for constituents.Copyright 2026 St. Louis Public Radio

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2025Contact: Jennifer Todd for Congress Email: <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.us">Jennifer@JenTodd2026.us</a> Phone: 618-251-1428<h3 style="text-align: center">Jennifer Todd Files Petitions to Run for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District</h3>Grassroots campaign turns in more than double the required signatures from across the 35-county districtSPRINGFIELD, IL — Jennifer Todd, a nurse, mom, and Democrat running for Congress, officially filed her petitions today to appear on the ballot in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District. Todd submitted nearly 1,400 signatures from registered voters, which is more than double the 583 required to qualify.“From the very beginning, this campaign has been about listening,” said Todd. “Since January, I’ve been driving across the district meeting people where they are, hearing what really matters to them. Folks want a representative who shows up, listens, and works hard to make life better in our communities.”The 15th District spans 35 counties and nearly 17,000 square miles of central Illinois — the largest district geographically in Illinois. Todd’s campaign has focused on the issues that matter most to working families, including Medicaid and Medicare, farmers, veterans, and education.“Turning in more than twice the number of required signatures from over 50% of the district says a lot about the heart and determination of the voters in this district,” Todd said. “I’m proud that our effort reflects the people of this district, hardworking, hopeful, and ready for a change.”Todd, a second-generation nurse, mom, daughter of a veteran, and union member, is challenging incumbent Mary Miller, whom she says has left the people of Illinois’ 15th District behind.“People are tired of being used for partisan games,” Todd said. “They want someone who listens and actually gets things done. I’m running to bring responsible, respectful leadership back to Congress and to make sure our government works for the people again.”For more information about Jennifer Todd for Congress, visit<a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="http://www.jentodd2026.us"> </a><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="http://www.JenTodd2026.us">www.JenTodd2026.us</a> or follow the campaign on social media at @JenTodd2026.

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Jennifer Todd, a nurse, mom, and Democrat running for Congress, officially filed her petitions today to appear on the ballot in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District. Todd submitted nearly 1,400 signatures from registered voters, which is more than double the 583 required to qualify.

Jennifer Todd Files Petitions to Run for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 27, 2025For more information: <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com</a><a href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>618-251-1428Jennifer Todd Launches Listening Tour Across Illinois's 15th Congressional District(Champaign, IL) Jennifer Todd, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois's 15th District, is hitting the road to hear directly from residents through a series of community listening events. The "Our Voice, Our Future" Listening Tour will kick off on April 5th in Champaign, IL, and continue with stops across all corners of the district."The people of IL-15 deserve a representative who listens to their concerns and understands the challenges they face every day," said Todd. "This tour is about engaging with families, farmers, small business owners, veterans, and everyone in between to ensure our voices are all heard in Washington."During the listening sessions, Todd invites open discussions on critical issues such as strengthening rural economies, protecting healthcare access, supporting education, and ensuring government accountability. Each stop will provide an opportunity for community members to share their thoughts and ideas.Event Details:Kickoff: April 5, 2025Location: West Side Park 400 W. University Ave., Champaign, IL 61820Time: 12:00 PMFurther details on additional tour stops will be announced in the coming weeks."I believe real leadership starts with listening. I’m excited to meet directly and frequently with the people of Central Illinois and have meaningful conversations about how we can build a better future together," Todd added.Jennifer started her congressional campaign for IL-15 in January 2025. Jennifer decided to run against Mary Miller after noting that Miller refuses to bring back resources to the district, which would be beneficial to all citizens of IL-15.&nbsp;For more information on the Listening Tour or to RSVP for an event, contact us at <a href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com</a> or 618-251-1428.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 27, 2025 For more information: <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com</a><a href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>618-251-1428Jennifer Todd Launches Listening Tour Across Illinois's 15th Congressional District(Champaign, IL) Jennifer Todd, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois's 15th District, is hitting the road to hear directly from residents through a series of community listening events. The "Our Voice, Our Future" Listening Tour will kick off on April 5th in Champaign, IL, and continue with stops across all corners of the district.

Jennifer Todd Launches Listening Tour  Across Illinois's 15th Congressional District

In central Illinois, every student deserves a quality education, no matter their zip code.But too many schools are underfunded, teachers are stretched thin, and students don’t always have access to the opportunities they need to succeed. Strong schools are the foundation of strong communities, and we need to treat them that way.I will fight to fully fund our public schools and increase teacher pay so we can recruit and retain the educators our students deserve. I will invest in vocational and technical training programs, ensuring students have pathways to good-paying jobs, whether that’s college, the trades, or careers right here at home.I will work to make sure every student has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.I believe our students, teachers, and families deserve a representative who values education and is committed to building a stronger future for every child.

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Cindy and Jason Dewitt invite you to meet Jen Todd in Troy, IL. When? June 21st at 10amWhere? Troy, IL (Email Cindy for more information)Questions? 618-251-1428

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Register Now: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/BhoCUw5YQvquYf-aZMPL4Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/BhoCUw5YQvquYf-aZMPL4Q</a> Join us for a real conversation about what’s happening in and around our district, and how we build a better future together.Coffee and Conversation with Jennifer Todd Saturday, July 19th 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Via Zoom

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