On February 14, 2026, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of messages on her social media account reflecting on the anniversary of the Northern Illinois University shooting, sharing a personal message for Valentine’s Day, and addressing South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.
In her first post at 14:00 UTC, Kelly wrote: “February 14, 2008. On this day, I remember the 5 people fatally shot and 17 more injured at Northern Illinois University. I carry them with me in this work as I continue fighting to end the gun violence epidemic.” This statement references the mass shooting that occurred at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois in 2008.
Later that day at 18:15 UTC, Kelly shared a message marking Valentine’s Day: “Valentine’s Day is a reminder to slow down and cherish the people who mean the most. I hope your day is filled with love and meaningful moments.”
At 20:38 UTC, she posted a brief poem directed at Governor Kristi Noem: “Roses are red. Violetes are blue. Hey, Kristi Noem, I’m impeaching you.”
Robin Kelly has represented Illinois’s second congressional district since winning a special election in 2013 against Paul McKinley by a significant margin. She has consistently secured re-election victories over several opponents in subsequent years—including Eric Wallace (2014), John Morrow (2016), David Merkle (2018), Theresa Raborn (2020), and Thomas Lynch (2022)—with vote shares ranging from approximately 67% to over 81%.
