Julie FortierDemocraticAs 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 infrastruU.S. House members represent a single district and serve two-year terms. They introduce bills, control the federal budget, and vote on laws.
In the general election, the candidates who advanced face off and the winner takes office.