Illinois's 2nd Congressional District

Illinois's 2nd Congressional District is represented by Robin Kelly (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2013. Kelly has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Chicago, Calumet City, and Danville. It takes in all or part of 8 counties, and 64% of residents live in Cook County. About 743,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $64,304.

Current Representative

Robin Kelly (Democrat) has represented Illinois's 2nd Congressional District since 2013.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 98%

See Robin Kelly's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Illinois 2nd District

Winner: Donna Miller.

This is an open seat: Robin Kelly is not running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Donna Miller (Democratic): raised $2.7M, $92K cash on hand
Michael Noack (Republican)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 742,590
Median household income: $64,304
Median age: 39
Median home value: $166,900
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Kelly Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (Jun 4, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. (Mar 5, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Illinois's 2nd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Jesse Jackson — Democrat (1995–2012)
Mel Reynolds — Democrat (1993–1995)
Gus Savage — Democrat (1981–1993)
Morgan Murphy — Democrat (1973–1981)
Abner Mikva — Democrat (1969–1973)
Barratt O’Hara — Democrat (1953–1969)
Richard Vail — Republican (1951–1953)
Barratt O’Hara — Democrat (1949–1951)
Richard Vail — Republican (1947–1949)
William Rowan — Democrat (1943–1947)
Raymond McKeough — Democrat (1935–1943)
Patrick Moynihan — Republican (1933–1935)

Where the District Is

Illinois's 2nd Congressional District covers 3,917 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Cook County (part): 64% of residents
Kankakee County (part): 9% of residents
Vermilion County (part): 9% of residents
Will County (part): 7% of residents
Livingston County (part): 4% of residents
Iroquois County: 4% of residents
Champaign County (part): 2% of residents
Ford County (part): 1% of residents

Largest communities

Chicago (part)
Calumet City
Danville
Lansing
Chicago Heights
Kankakee
Park Forest
South Holland

Neighboring Districts

Illinois's 1st Congressional District — Jonathan Jackson (Democrat)
Illinois's 15th Congressional District — Mary Miller (Republican)
Illinois's 16th Congressional District — Darin LaHood (Republican)
Indiana's 1st Congressional District — Frank Mrvan (Democrat)
Indiana's 4th Congressional District — James Baird (Republican)
Indiana's 8th Congressional District — Mark Messmer (Republican)

Illinois's U.S. Senators

Richard Durbin — Democrat, senior senator
Tammy Duckworth — Democrat, junior senator