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<h4>Special Guest Series - Sean Tenner</h4>

<p><strong>Sean Tenner</strong><br>President, KNI Communications<br>Chicago 46th Ward Democratic Committeeman</p><p><br><strong>Wednesday, July 23th, 12:00 PM CT</strong></p><p>Sean will be joining our weekly Volunteer session to share his <strong>experience</strong>, 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 <strong>petitioning, canvassing, and phone banking, </strong>what works, what motivates people, and how you can make a difference with just a few hours a week.<br><br></p>

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<h4>Jennifer Todd to Host Virtual Community Conversation on Data Centers in Illinois' 15th District</h4>

<h4>Mary Miller Needs to Answer for This</h4>

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<p><strong>Springfield, IL (WICS), </strong>Jennifer Todd, a nurse, says her experience working in health care is driving the issues she wants to tackle.</p><p>“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.</p>

<h4>Candidates for 15th Congressional District engage with community at Springfield forum</h4>

<h4>Congressional Candidate Jennifer Todd Endorsed by Citizen Action in Illinois’ 15th District</h4>

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<h4>Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Jennifer Todd for Congress in IL-15</h4>

<h4>Jennifer Todd Gains Momentum for Illinois 15 </h4>

I'm a first-time candidate running a Democratic campaign in a deep red district that hasn't seen a challenge like this in years against Mary Miller. We are not just competing; we're making history right now. We have built unprecedented coalitions for labor, farmers, teachers, nurses.

<h4>Madison County Democrats rally at sold-out JFK Dinner in East Alton</h4>

<h4>Big Beautiful Bill is Creating An Ambulance Emergency in Illinois 15</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"><strong>Local Democrat to challenge Mary Miller</strong></span></p><p>Apr 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 15<sup>th</sup> Congressional District. She is a former nurse and hopes to win the seat that represents parts of Madison County</p>

<h4>Local Democrat to challenge Mary Miller</h4>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>I will expand access to reproductive and fertility services, including IVF, and ensure women veterans receive care that reflects their specific needs.</p><p>I will prioritize support for veterans with service-related disabilities, as well as those facing challenges related to toxic exposure, housing insecurity, and homelessness.<br></p>

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<p>Bring your coffee, your ideas, and your hopes for IL-15. Let’s build a better future—together.</p><p>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.</p>

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<h4>Democrat wants to unseat a 3-term Republican in ultra-conservative Illinois district</h4>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"><strong>SPRINGFIELD, IL </strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">— 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.</span><br></p>

<h4>Jennifer Todd Files Petitions to Run for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Thursday, March 27, 2025</strong></span><br><br><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">For more information:</strong></span><strong><br></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com</strong></a></span><a href="mailto:Jennifer@JenTodd2026.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><br></strong></a><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">618-251-1428</strong></span></p><p><strong>Jennifer Todd Launches Listening Tour <br>Across Illinois's 15th Congressional District</strong></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">(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.</span><br></p>

<h4>Jennifer Todd Launches Listening Tour  Across Illinois's 15th Congressional District</h4>

<p>In central Illinois, every student deserves a quality education, no matter their zip code.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>I will work to make sure every student has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.</p><p>I believe our students, teachers, and families deserve a representative who values education and is committed to building a stronger future for every child.</p>

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<h4>Meet and Greet (Troy, IL)</h4>

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

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<h4>Special Guest - Sean Tenner</h4>

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<h4>WHERE’S THE BEEF? Jennifer Todd calls on Miller to Protect Illinois Beef&nbsp;</h4>

<h4>Coffee and Conversation with Jennifer Todd</h4>

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

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<p><strong>Demonstrators gather outside the Mahomet office of Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL).</strong></p><p><strong>MAHOMET</strong> – Hundreds rallied in front of the Mahomet office of Illinois’ 15th Congressional District Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) on Saturday. They protested her recent votes in Congress, a lack of public town halls for constituents, and her support of conservative federal policies.</p>

<h4>Hundreds protest Trump policies, Miller in Mahomet</h4>

<p>Working families across the country are being squeezed by stagnant wages, rising costs, and economic uncertainty that makes it harder to get ahead even while working full-time. In central Illinois, we believe that hard work should lead to stability, dignity, and opportunity, not constant financial stress.<br><br>I will fight for fair wages that reflect the true cost of living and ensure that work is enough to support a family. I will protect the right of workers to organize and join unions freely and without intimidation or retaliation.<br><br>I will strengthen workplace safety standards and hold employers accountable when they put workers at risk or fail to follow the law. I will crack down on wage theft and ensure workers are paid fully and on time for every hour they work.<br><br>I will work to expand access to paid sick time and family leave so that no one has to choose between their paycheck and their health or their family. I will strengthen enforcement of labor laws so that workers have real and timely recourse when their rights are violated.</p>

<h2>Working Families</h2>

<p>Grassroots campaign turns in more than double the required signatures from across the 35-county district</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"><strong>SPRINGFIELD, IL&nbsp;</strong></span>—&nbsp;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&nbsp;1,400 signatures&nbsp;from registered voters, which is more than double the&nbsp;583&nbsp;required to qualify.</p>

<h4>Jennifer Todd Files Petitions</h4>

<p>Just saying the word “immigration” can turn a conversation into a confrontation these days.</p><p>I don't believe it has to.</p><p>We can secure our borders, enforce our immigration laws, and still treat people with fairness and basic human dignity.</p><p>We can believe people who are here without legal status must follow our laws and believe everyone deserves due process.</p><p>We can expect law enforcement to focus on dangerous criminals and respect people who work hard, raise families, run businesses, and contribute to our communities.</p><p>We can believe our immigration laws should be enforced and believe families deserve answers when a loved one is taken into federal custody.</p>

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<h4>Jennifer Todd Asks Mary Miller if She Agrees That Losing an American City is a “Small Price to Pay”</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">"Folks in this district work hard. They don’t get a lot of special favors</strong></span>. And they expect that when corruption reaches the highest levels of American society, their representative will stand on the side of accountability, not secrecy?"<br><br>"<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">This isn’t just about Epstein. It’s about the larger culture that allowed him — and others like him — to operate for so long. It’s about how money, power, and secrecy intersect in America, and about whether our institutions are strong enough to confront that honestly."</span><br></p>

<h4>An Open Letter to Congresswoman Mary Miller</h4>

<p>Illinois’ 15th Congressional District is home to hardworking farmers who keep our communities running, and they deserve a representative who will stand up for them.</p><p>Across central Illinois, family farms are being passed from one generation to the next, but the next generation of farmers is facing real uncertainty as they step into operations shaped by rising input costs, unpredictable markets, and growing pressure on already-thin margins. These young and beginning farmers need stability, access to land and credit, and a fair shot to build on the legacy of the families who came before them.</p><p>At the same time, established family farms are working to hold on in a challenging environment where every decision carries more risk and less certainty. They need policies that recognize the long-term value of family agriculture and keep farming viable in rural communities.</p><p>I will fight for fair trade policies that put American farmers first and expand access to agricultural markets so they can compete and grow. I will protect crop insurance programs that farmers rely on and support investments in sustainable, practical farming practices that strengthen both the land and long-term profitability.</p><p>I will also work to strengthen rural infrastructure, from roads and broadband to grain transport, so farmers can get their products to market efficiently and keep their operations moving.</p><p>I am committed to making sure family farms not only survive, but thrive for generations to come.</p>

<h2>Family Farming &amp; Agriculture</h2>

<h4>No Pride in Mary Miller’s proposal<br>By SHIA KAPOS&nbsp;<br>06/09/2026 08:00 AM EDT</h4>

<p>Across central Illinois, families are working hard, but too many are still struggling to keep up with the cost of living. I know this reality firsthand; I have lived the struggle too, and I understand what it means when wages do not stretch far enough.</p><p>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.</p><p>I will fight to lower costs for working families, taking on price gouging, bringing down prescription drug prices, and making housing more affordable. I will support policies that grow good-paying jobs, strengthen local economies, and put more money back in people’s pockets.</p><p>I will also work to ease the burden of childcare and everyday expenses so families can get ahead, not just get by.</p><p>I believe that if you work hard, you should be able to afford your life, and I am committed to making that a reality for families across the district.<br></p>

<h2>Affordability</h2>

<h4>Stop #1 - Jennifer Todd for Congress Listening Tour</h4>

<p>At a time when those in DC like Mary Miller aren't listening to the voters they represent. Jennifer wants all of us to have a voice. That's why she's going to show up and LISTEN, because she's one of us. </p>

<p><strong>Jennifer Todd aims to challenge Rep. Mary Miller for U.S. House seat in 2026</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.jentodd2026.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jennifer Todd</a> expects a “long road” and “uphill” struggle in her quest to unseat incumbent Republican Mary Miller for her U.S. House seat in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Jennifer Todd aims to challenge Rep. Mary Miller for congressional seat in 2026</h4>

<p>Families across this District don’t all look the same, but they all deserve the same basic things: safety, stability, dignity, and the freedom to build a future on their own terms.</p><p>Every family deserves equal treatment under the law, safe schools for their children, and the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference.</p><p>Unfortunately, Mary Miller continues to introduce policies in Congress that expand political interference into families’ personal lives and healthcare.</p><p>These actions do not lower costs, strengthen schools, or improve healthcare. Instead, they create division and send a message that some families are worth less protection and respect under the law.</p><p>As a nurse, I know dignity and respect are essential to health and well-being. I have seen the harm, and too often the tragedy, that comes when people are made to feel excluded or less valued.</p><p>I will fight to ensure every person in this district is treated equally under the law.<br>I will oppose discrimination in any form and support equal rights and equal opportunity for all.<br>I will support safe schools free from bullying and political targeting and protect the freedom of families to make their own healthcare decisions.<br>I will strengthen protections against discrimination in housing, employment, healthcare, and public life.<br>I believe every family matters, every person deserves respect, and every child deserves the chance to grow up safe and supported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Equality and Freedom</h2>

<p>As a nurse, I know healthcare is personal, and in Illinois-15, too many families are being asked to pay more and get less.</p><p>Across our communities, people are struggling with rising prescription drug costs, fewer local providers, and rural hospitals that are stretched too thin. Families shouldn’t have to drive hours for care or choose between filling a prescription and paying their bills.</p><p>I will fight to lower prescription drug costs, including insulin, and take on the price gouging that puts lifesaving medications out of reach. I will work to protect and strengthen rural hospitals so families can get care close to home.</p><p>I will expand access to mental health services and invest in preventative care, because catching issues early saves lives and lowers costs. I will defend and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid to ensure seniors, families, and vulnerable communities can access the care they need.</p><p>I believe healthcare should be accessible and affordable for every family because healthcare is a basic right, not a privilege.</p>

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<h4>Coffee & Conversation (5/31)</h4>

Coffee & Conversation (5/31)

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<h4>STRONGER TOGETHER: Todd’s Campaign Surges as Former Opponents Stand United</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">SPRINGFIELD, IL – Jennifer Todd, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District</strong></span><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">, </strong>sl<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">ammed Congresswoman Mary Miller today for backing changes to federal education policy that threaten careers in nursing, social work, school leadership, and other essential professions. Many of these positions are also mandatory reporters, legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable person to the authorities.</span></p>

<h4>Jennifer Todd - Mary Miller Backs Education Changes That Endanger Critical Jobs in IL-15</h4>

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<h4>Mary Miller Supports Foreign Wars Over Family Farms<br>Jennifer Todd Says Farmers Come First</h4>

<p><strong>Springfield, IL — Jennifer Todd, a mom, nurse, native Illinoisan, and candidate for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District, </strong><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">today released “A Common-Sense Pledge to Restore Real Representation in IL-15” and formally invited her fellow primary and general election candidates to sign it.</span></p>