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Julie Fortier

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for U.S. House, IL-12, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Moving toward universal healthcare and protecting healthcare access.
  • Ensuring the VA is not privatized and continues to serve veterans.
  • Expanding broadband internet access to rural communities.
Biography

Fortier is a cancer research scientist and Air Force veteran who has lived in Southern Illinois for more than 25 years, per the campaign site. She says she will bring a scientist's approach to government, emphasizing evidence and measurable results, per the campaign site.

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U.S. House, IL-12Illinois · 2026

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