IL-15 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMental health counselor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationIllinois
BackgroundMental health counselor
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EducationEastern Illinois University (B.A., Psychology)
Notable personal detailsJudy Bowlby is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has described a career spanning mental health counseling and work in the pharmaceutical, healthcare systems, and dental industries, including decades in government affairs. She has also described serving as an ambassador for the Illinois Soybean Association and the American Soybean Association.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports simplifying the tax code and reducing individual tax rates to encourage investment while expanding refundable tax credits for low- and middle-income families; favors managing expiring tax provisions to keep the code competitive and paying for tax cuts by closing loopholes such as limiting certain corporate deductions.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare and addressing rural healthcare shortages, emphasizing bipartisan, practical solutions to lower costs and improve local access to care. Prioritizes work on healthcare committees and community-driven improvements to stabilize hospitals and provider availability in the district.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border security and increasing funding for technology, personnel, and immigration judges to process asylum cases while also expanding legal immigration pathways and creating a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and Dreamers. Emphasizes due process and enforcement of existing laws alongside measures to accommodate seasonal agricultural workers.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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