Kankakee Times

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, who has consistently secured re-election in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District since 2014, addressed a range of concerns on her social media account on October 30, 2025. Her posts highlighted issues including rising health care costs, lost SNAP benefits, immigration enforcement actions under former President Trump, and the impact of expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.

In a post made at 01:09 UTC on October 30, Kelly wrote: "Families are bracing for higher health costs and lost SNAP benefits…while President Trump builds a $300 million ballroom. The American people are calling for answers. Got voicemail instead. Hardworking Americans deserve better than this."

Later that day at 19:03 UTC, she commented on recent immigration enforcement activity: "Families in my district are still shaken by Trump’s Gestapo-style ICE raids. Parents are being taken from their jobs. Children woke up in the night to helicopters above their homes. No family should live in fear of being torn apart or be afraid to step outside their home."

At 21:03 UTC, Kelly turned her attention to health care policy and upcoming insurance changes for her constituents: "Open Enrollment is around the corner for millions of Illinois families, many of whom are bracing for higher costs because Republicans refuse to extend ACA tax credits. Have you gotten your notice in the mail? I’d like to hear from you. Share the impact of these cost changes for"

Kelly’s comments reflect ongoing debates about federal spending priorities, social safety net programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and immigration enforcement policies during Donald Trump’s presidency. Her remarks also come amid continued uncertainty over the future affordability of health insurance as temporary ACA tax credits near expiration.

Since first winning election to Congress in a special election in 2013, Robin Kelly has maintained strong electoral support within her district—defeating Republican challengers by wide margins across multiple cycles: Thomas Lynch in 2022 with 67.1% of the vote; Theresa Raborn in 2020 with nearly 79%; David Merkle in 2018 with over 81%; John Morrow in 2016 with almost 80%; and Eric Wallace in 2014 with more than three-quarters of votes cast.