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November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 12th District, Illinois

Mike Bost - R

►Websitewww.bostforcongress.com

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Julie Fortier - D

►Websitejuliefortier.org

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Mike Bost

Julie Fortier

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Reform

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits