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Donna Miller

DemocraticU.S. House (IL-02)
↗ Campaign site↗ FEC filing (H6IL02355)

Raised

$1,295,068

THE JACKET

Who funds Donna Miller?

$1,295,068

Source: https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/IL/02/

coordinated_individual_network$470,000(96%)
individual$21,000(4%)
coordinated_individual_networkindividual
DonorCategoryAmountStatus
Jeremy Pavaindividual$7,000confirmed
Ann Pavaindividual$7,000confirmed
Jerry Bednyakindividual$7,000confirmed
AIPAC-linked donor network (258+ donors)coordinated_individual_network$470,000confirmed
Showing 4 donors (38% of total raised). See source filing for full breakdown.

Red Flags

🚩aipacAIPAC-Linked Out-of-State Donor Network Funds 87% of Q4 2025 Fundraising

87% of Miller's Q4 2025 fundraising (~$892K) came from out-of-state donors. At least 258 of her donors previously gave to AIPAC/United Democracy Project. A super PAC called 'Affordable Chicago Now' (donors undisclosed) is running ads in her support, identified by The American Prospect as AIPAC stealth infrastructure. Miller's campaign denied soliciting AIPAC support but acknowledged accepting donations from known AIPAC contributors. This is a deeply progressive D+18 district where AIPAC-linked funding represents a significant electoral red flag.

Source: → https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/out-of-state-donors-propel-donna-miller-to-fundraising-lead/article_e7a30f4f-7a33-43bc-bc00-5e25cf63d49f.html; https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/

🚩governanceStepping Down from County Seat Mid-Term to Run for Congress

Miller was elected to a second term as Cook County Commissioner in 2022 but is choosing not to finish her term, instead running for Congress. The Chicago Tribune's March 14, 2026 coverage confirmed she is among those vacating their county seats mid-cycle, opening the 6th District to a new race. The 6th District primary attracted 5 candidates, with attorney Wesam Shahed emerging as the frontrunner.

Source: → https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/14/cook-county-board-seats-in-play-new-faces-guaranteed-among-17-commissioners/

Bio

Donna Miller (née Black; born September 7, 1965) is an American politician serving as Cook County Commissioner for the 6th District since December 2018, now running for the open IL-02 Congressional seat vacated by retiring Rep. Robin Kelly. She was born Donna Lynne Black on Chicago's South Side, attended Ogden Elementary, and graduated from Lane Technical High School in 1983. She earned a BBA from Howard University in 1987 and took graduate business courses at Pepperdine University in 1992. She adopted the surname Miller in 2001 when she married Dr. David E. Miller, a former Illinois state representative who served a decade in the General Assembly. They live in Lynwood, Illinois, with their two sons Daniel and Donovan. Her professional background spans 25+ years as a healthcare consultant and account specialist in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. She has served on the board of Planned Parenthood Illinois (2012–present, board chair 2017–2018), Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (board chair 2015–2017), Christian Community Health Center, and worked with Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District Healthcare Task Force. She was director of Multi Cultural Markets with the American Heart Association. She served as vice-president of Illinois Democratic Women and was a member of the DNC Rules Committee for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She supported Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign as part of Illinois Clinton Leadership Team. She ran unsuccessfully for Illinois State Senate (15th District) in 2012, placing second behind Napoleon Harris. In 2018 she won the Democratic primary for Cook County Commissioner District 6, defeating Patricia Joan Murphy and Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta, then won the general election unopposed. Re-elected to a second term in 2022. The 6th District covers south suburban Cook County including Lynwood, South Holland, Hazel Crest, and approximately 300,000+ residents across 36 municipalities. She is stepping down from the county seat (not seeking re-election) to run for Congress. Her 2026 congressional race has been dominated by controversy over her massive AIPAC-linked out-of-state donor network, which funded 87% of her Q4 2025 fundraising.

Prior office: Cook County Board Commissioner, District 6 (December 2018–present; stepping down to run for Congress)

Key Votes

  • sponsor/leadCook County CPR/AED Training Program for County Employees (Miller's legislation)

    Miller authored legislation creating a virtual countywide CPR/AED training program for all newly hired and current Cook County employees. The program won a National Achievement Award from NACO (National Association of Counties). Source: Miller's own 2022 WTTW campaign statement.

  • administrative/advocacyCOVID-19 Federal Funding Channeling to Suburban Cook County

    During the pandemic, Miller led efforts to channel federal COVID relief, FEMA funding, and first responder resources toward suburban Cook County communities in the 6th District. She coordinated food drives with USDA and local agencies to provide food for thousands of families, and secured funding to keep small businesses open.

  • committee serviceCook County Board — Membership on key oversight committees

    Miller serves as Chair of Asset Management, Contract Compliance, Veterans, and Metra Commissioner Appointments-Zone 4 committees. She is Vice-Chair of Workforce, Housing and Community Development. This committee portfolio covers county infrastructure management, contractor accountability, transportation, and veteran services.