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Tamiko "T.C." Mueller

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois Senate District 59, Illinois

Top priorities

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  • Wants to support job creation and economic development in Southern Illinois
  • Supports investment in education and healthcare access
Biography

Tamiko "T.C." Mueller is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with more than 25 years of service, including two tours of duty in Kuwait and Egypt, per her campaign site. She is a member of the Jackson County Board and the Broker/Owner of a real estate firm, and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale along with master's degrees in Workforce Education and Public Administration, per the same source. Mueller is the Democratic nominee for the open Illinois Senate District 59 seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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