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U.S. House · IL-12 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Julie Fortier

Democratic candidate for Illinois's 12th Congressional District

An Air Force veteran and cancer research scientist focused on rural health care, veterans’ services, union rights and family farms.

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DistrictIL-12
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Julie stands.

Campaign position

Expand rural access to universal health care

  • Supports a universal-care option and restoring affordable medical services close to home in Southern Illinois

Campaign position

Preserve publicly provided VA care

  • Opposes privatizing the VA and supports reliable care for veterans returning from military service

Campaign position

Support farm markets and right to repair

  • Supports farmers’ right to repair equipment and broader market access
  • Opposes policies that disrupt trade and raise input costs

Campaign position

Protect workers’ freedom to organize

  • Supports union organizing without fear and a stronger worker voice in wages and workplace safety

Campaign position

Reject data centers and include energy workers

  • Opposes Southern Illinois data centers and supports climate action that includes coal workers and their communities

Campaign position

Restore federal abortion protections

  • Supports codifying Roe’s protections in federal law to safeguard medical privacy and access to reproductive care

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026 election

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Democratic nominee for Illinois' 12th Congressional District.

  • Experience

    U.S. Air Force veteran

    Served in the Air Force, including during Desert Shield.

  • Experience

    Cancer research scientist

    Works in biomedical research and brings that scientific background to her campaign.

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