Kankakee Times

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, who has consistently secured re-election in Illinois’ 2nd congressional district since 2014, recently addressed several legislative and social issues on her Twitter account.

On September 19, 2025, Kelly shared her meeting with a constituent affected by stillbirth. She wrote, "Yesterday, I met Debbie — the mom of Autumn Joy who was stillborn. Debbie turned her pain into action to prevent stillbirths. I introduced the SHINE for Autumn Act with @USRepKCastor & @RepYoungKim to improve data & research around stillbirths. Every mother deserves hope."

The following day, she commemorated the anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," stating on September 20, "Fourteen years ago, we repealed the shameful 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, I proudly work with the @EqualityCaucus to honor our LGBTQ+ servicemembers & vets. Despite President Trump's efforts, we won't go back. Everyone deserves to serve our country openly and with".

Later that same day, Kelly voiced concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices: "I support legislation to hold ICE to the same high standards as local law enforcement. Why are agents paid with YOUR tax dollars hiding their faces and grabbing people off the streets? ICE’s dangerous actions must stop!"

Robin Kelly has maintained strong electoral support in her district over multiple election cycles: In 2022 she defeated Thomas Lynch by a margin of nearly two-to-one; in previous elections from 2014 through 2020 she also won decisive victories against Republican challengers including Eric Wallace (2014), John Morrow (2016), David Merkle (2018), and Theresa Raborn (2020).