Mary Miller — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Illinois, 2026

Representative Mary Miller advocates for strict immigration laws, including withholding transportation funds from states that issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants through her H.R. 5330 bill. She also introduced H.R. 7703, aiming to prevent undocumented immigrants from possessing firearms, even when employed by government entities. Miller states that these measures are necessary to protect public safety and the financial well-being of American families, and to prevent the influx of ideologies hostile to the Constitution.

“Sanctuary policies in states like Illinois have gone so far as to allow illegal aliens to wear the badge and carry a firearm: That is a disgrace to every honorable officer and a threat to public safety." (Rep. Mary Miller, Fox News, 2026)”

Mary Miller voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which extended enhanced premium tax credits. She also introduced the Defend Rural Health Act, aiming to protect rural hospitals by preventing urban facilities from exploiting loopholes and ensuring federal support remains for rural healthcare providers.

Mary Miller believes that climate change is a sham, asserting that God primarily controls the climate through the sun. She has also referred to environmental advocacy efforts, such as Green New Deal initiatives, as part of a "communist environmental movement." This indicates a position of strong opposition to climate and environmental policies.

“"God controls the climate because he controls the sun and the sun controls the weather, primarily," Miller said in a video decrying Green New Deal initiatives.”

Representative Mary Miller opposes abortion rights and voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R.3755) and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act (H.R.8297). She also voted against the Right to Contraception Act and for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.26). Her campaign stated she intended to say that the overturning of Roe v. Wade was a "historic victory for Right to Life."

“President Trump, on behalf of all the MAGA patriots in America, I want to thank you for the historic victory for white life in the Supreme Court yesterday," said Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., at a Save America Rally with former President Donald Trump, June 26, 2022.”

Mary Miller supports national security and a strong military, aligning with an "America First agenda." She voted "Yes" on the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act (HR 1531). She also voted "No" on H Con Res 68, opposing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela not authorized by Congress, indicating a stance against limiting executive military authority in certain contexts. Her voting record also includes consistent support for veterans' affairs legislation.

Representative Mary Miller introduced a bill in November 2025 requiring military academies to accept the Classical Learning Test. She also stated that "no woman should ever have to choose between finishing her education or experiencing the joy of" family. Furthermore, she identifies "Parental Rights in Education" as a key issue that matters to her and her family.

“Congresswoman Mary Miller: 'Let me be clear: no woman should ever have to choose between finishing her education or experiencing the joy of' (EdWorkforceCmte Facebook video)”

Mary Miller opposes policies that would allow illegal immigrants to carry firearms, describing such policies as a threat to public safety and a disgrace to law enforcement officers. She has stated that "sanctuary policies... have gone so far as to allow illegal aliens to wear the badge and carry a firearm," indicating her strong disapproval of this practice.

“"Sanctuary policies in states like Illinois have gone so far as to allow illegal aliens to wear the badge and carry a firearm: That is a disgrace to every honorable officer and a threat to public safety." — Rep. Mary Miller, Fox News, 2026”