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U.S. House District 12
2026 Illinois U.S. House District 12 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Julie Fortier
Office: 12TH CONGRESS
Party: DEMOCRATIC
Filed: 10/27/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Status: Active 10/27/2025 12:04 PM
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FEC committee ID: C00925263
FEC committee name: JULIE FORTIER FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://juliefortier.org/
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Ready for Service: As a Veteran, community volunteer, working parent, and scientist, Julie has always served her community.
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Ready for Service: As a Veteran, community volunteer, working parent, and scientist, Julie has always served her community.
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Julie Fortier is running for Congress in Illinois District 12 to fight for working families, protect healthcare access, and bring real solutions to Washington. As a scientist, veteran, working mother and community advocate, she understands what Illinois families need—and she's not afraid to face voters in town halls to discuss the tough issues.
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Julie Fortier is running for Congress in Illinois District 12 to fight for working families, protect healthcare access, and bring real solutions to Washington. As a scientist, veteran, working mother and community advocate, she understands what Illinois families need—and she's not afraid to face voters in town halls to discuss the tough issues.
From healthcare access to supporting working families, Julie understands the challenges facing our district. She's running for Congress to bring the same analytical thinking and problem-solving approach she uses in her scientific research to tackle the issues that matter most to Illinoisans.
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From healthcare access to supporting working families, Julie understands the challenges facing our district. She's running for Congress to bring the same analytical thinking and problem-solving approach she uses in her scientific research to tackle the issues that matter most to Illinoisans.
Universal healthcare, however, is not an overnight fix. I will research how other countries have implemented universal healthcare and study what aspects might work in the US. I will then work with other members of congress to determine how to provide Americans the best healthcare they not only need but deserve.
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Universal healthcare, however, is not an overnight fix. I will research how other countries have implemented universal healthcare and study what aspects might work in the US. I will then work with other members of congress to determine how to provide Americans the best healthcare they not only need but deserve.
Being a veteran myself, caring for veterans who selflessly served should be paramount to our society. Privatizing the VA will only put money in the pockets of those who run it and do a disservice to the veterans who depend on it.
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Being a veteran myself, caring for veterans who selflessly served should be paramount to our society. Privatizing the VA will only put money in the pockets of those who run it and do a disservice to the veterans who depend on it.
I'm a scientist. I believe in facts, evidence, and listening to the data, and the science is clear: climate change is real, it is driven by human activity, and we must act. Coal and energy production have supported families here for generations. Any path forward must respect the workers and communities who helped power our state and nation.
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I'm a scientist. I believe in facts, evidence, and listening to the data, and the science is clear: climate change is real, it is driven by human activity, and we must act. Coal and energy production have supported families here for generations. Any path forward must respect the workers and communities who helped power our state and nation.
I believe the Second Amendment is a fundamental constitutional right. Law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves and their families. We must also take gun safety seriously to protect our communities.
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I believe the Second Amendment is a fundamental constitutional right. Law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves and their families. We must also take gun safety seriously to protect our communities.
Farmers in Southern Illinois, and throughout the United States deserve competitive markets and fair-trade agreements for their crops and livestock. I will work to ensure that farmers are provided with that opportunity.
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Farmers in Southern Illinois, and throughout the United States deserve competitive markets and fair-trade agreements for their crops and livestock. I will work to ensure that farmers are provided with that opportunity.
I support codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law to restore the right to choose and ensure access to safe, legal reproductive services nationwide.
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I support codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law to restore the right to choose and ensure access to safe, legal reproductive services nationwide.
Accessibility: Julie commits to holding town halls across the district where all are welcome.
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Accessibility: Julie commits to holding town halls across the district where all are welcome.
Julie is running on integrity, transparency, accountability, and accessibility. She will attend town halls where all in the district are welcome.
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Julie is running on integrity, transparency, accountability, and accessibility. She will attend town halls where all in the district are welcome.
Committed to serving community & country
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Committed to serving community & country
I will work to ensure that the VA is not privatized and can continue to do what it was meant to do: serve the veterans who have given so much to our country.
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I will work to ensure that the VA is not privatized and can continue to do what it was meant to do: serve the veterans who have given so much to our country.
Addressing climate change will take thoughtful, practical steps — not sudden decisions that hurt workers. I will support policies that invest in research and innovation to reduce emissions while protecting energy reliability. I will work to secure resources that support coal communities, including job training and economic development opportunities. We can respect our energy workers, strengthen our local economy, and move toward responsible solutions that protect our environment for future generations.
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Addressing climate change will take thoughtful, practical steps — not sudden decisions that hurt workers. I will support policies that invest in research and innovation to reduce emissions while protecting energy reliability. I will work to secure resources that support coal communities, including job training and economic development opportunities. We can respect our energy workers, strengthen our local economy, and move toward responsible solutions that protect our environment for future generations.
I will defend the Second Amendment while supporting responsible gun ownership. I will back common-sense measures that keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals without infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens. I will also support education and safety initiatives that promote responsible firearm use.
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I will defend the Second Amendment while supporting responsible gun ownership. I will back common-sense measures that keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals without infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens. I will also support education and safety initiatives that promote responsible firearm use.
Broadband internet access is fundamental to running businesses and farms. It's also essential for students' schoolwork. I will work to ensure that broadband reaches the rural population to give them the same access as seen in Urban communities.
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Broadband internet access is fundamental to running businesses and farms. It's also essential for students' schoolwork. I will work to ensure that broadband reaches the rural population to give them the same access as seen in Urban communities.
All students, regardless of the community in which they live, should have access to a quality public education, and I will work to ensure that those needs are met throughout District 12.
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All students, regardless of the community in which they live, should have access to a quality public education, and I will work to ensure that those needs are met throughout District 12.
Julie will work with community leaders to bring jobs to the district.
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Julie will work with community leaders to bring jobs to the district.
In a turbulent time where voting and constitutional rights are being threatened, I will work to ensure that both are kept intact for all of the constituents in District 12.
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In a turbulent time where voting and constitutional rights are being threatened, I will work to ensure that both are kept intact for all of the constituents in District 12.
By working with community leaders throughout Southern Illinois, who know what works in their cities and towns, Julie will work hard to bring in businesses that will make sense in a region.
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By working with community leaders throughout Southern Illinois, who know what works in their cities and towns, Julie will work hard to bring in businesses that will make sense in a region.
Every voice, regardless of their race, religion, gender, and political affiliation has a right to be heard.
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Every voice, regardless of their race, religion, gender, and political affiliation has a right to be heard.
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6IL12131
Name: FORTIER, JULIE DR.
Office: House
State: IL
District: IL12
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $88059.67
Total disbursements: $28244.38
Cash on hand: $59815.29
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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