Why Julie Is Running
As an Air Force Veteran, community volunteer, mother, and cancer research scientist, Julie has dedicated her life to serving others. She's been in Southern Illinois for 25+ years and has seen firsthand how corruption in Washington impacts our communities.
From expanding healthcare access to revitalizing aging infrastructure, Julie understands the challenges facing our district. She's running for Congress to bring the same analytical problem solving skills she uses in her scientific research to tackle the issues that matter most to Southern Illinoisans.
Meet Julie Fortier
Veteran. Scientist. Working Parent. Neighbor.
Julie Fortier knows what it means to serve. A U.S. Air Force veteran, cancer research scientist, mother, and longtime community volunteer, Julie has spent more than 25 years building her life and serving her community in Southern Illinois.
She's running for Congress because too many Washington decisions are making life harder for the people who live here. Julie will bring a scientist's approach to government: listen, examine the evidence, solve problems, and measure results. Whether it's healthcare, working families, or strengthening our local economy, she's ready to put Southern Illinois first.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.