Dark Money Super PAC Dumps Cash into TV Ads to influence Donna Miller’s 2nd Congressional District Race (Chicago, IL) – A newly formed super PAC has purchased broadcast television advertising in the Chicago market in support of Donna Miller’s campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, according to Federal Communications Commission records.
The group, calling itself Affordable Chicago Now!, filed its statement of organization last week and has not publicly disclosed its donors. The PAC’s spending has drawn criticism from a rival campaign, which alleges the group is connected to national conservative interests. No donors have been confirmed by the PAC, and it is not required to disclose contributors under federal election law.
The advertising buy comes as Miller, a Cook County commissioner, seeks the Democratic nomination for the open congressional seat.
Miller’s campaign fundraising has also come under scrutiny from opponents. According to her fourth-quarter 2025 Federal Election Commission filing, Miller raised approximately $875,000 during the reporting period. Campaign finance records show that a significant portion of those contributions came from donors who have also contributed to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee or its affiliated super PAC, the United Democracy Project. Her report also lists nearly $39,000 in donations from individuals who have previously donated to President Donald Trump.
Matthew Fisch, campaign manager for rival candidate Robert Peters, criticized the outside spending and Miller’s donor base, arguing that it reflects growing influence from national political groups in the local race.
“Every time you see an ad for Donna Miller on TV, you should know that outside forces are paying for it,” Fisch said in a statement. “They believe this race is an opportunity to advance their agenda.”
Campaign finance disclosures show Miller’s fundraising increased sharply in the fourth quarter compared with earlier reporting periods. Prior to that quarter, Miller had reported raising approximately $242,000 total, with only small amounts from donors affiliated with Trump or AIPAC.
Miller’s campaign has not publicly commented on the super PAC’s advertising or the criticism from her opponent’s campaign.
The 2nd Congressional District seat is open following the incumbent’s departure, and the Democratic primary is expected to be competitive. Federal election law prohibits coordination between campaigns and independent expenditure groups, including super PACs.
Dark Money Super PAC Dumps Cash into TV Ads to influence Donna Miller’s 2nd Congressional District Race
