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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 12

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Mike Bost Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Mike Bost represents Illinois' 12th District and chairs the House Veterans' Affairs Committee in the 119th Congress. Full profile → Julie Fortier Democratic Julie Fortier, Democrat and Air Force veteran, challenges incumbent Mike Bost for Illinois's 12th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMike Bost
Republican
Julie Fortier
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and trade deals for workers Voted 91 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports raising minimum wage, removing tariffs, investing in infrastructure
Housingno sourced position Voted 5 yes References affordable housing as part of broader economic affordability
Health careSupports patient choice, opposes ACA, backs Medicare Advantage Voted 33 yes Supports universal healthcare with gradual transition; expand rural access
Immigrationno sourced position Voted 24 yes · 1 no Reported to support abolishing ICE
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; supports overturning Roe v. Wade Voted 4 yes Supports codifying Roe v. Wade; pro-reproductive rights
EducationSupports parental rights in education; backed Parents Bill of Rights Act Voted 30 yes Supports investing in public schools
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy including coal and fossil fuels Voted 112 yes · 1 no · 2 missedSupports acting on climate change with just transition for workers
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports funding and resources for local law enforcement Voted 77 yes · 1 missedSupports accountability for illegal actions; ties safety to gun regulation
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts for working families; opposes excessive federal spending Voted 51 yes · 6 no · 4 missedSupports raising taxes on corporations and the ultra-wealthy
GunsStrongly supports Second Amendment rights, including for veterans Voted 8 yes Supports Second Amendment with common-sense regulations and background checks
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID, proof of citizenship, and voter-roll cleanup laws Voted 16 yes Supports protecting voting rights, opposes gerrymandering, backs military ballot access
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong national defense and a robust military budget Voted 102 yes · 8 no · 1 missedOpposes 'forever wars' and tariffs that harm farmers and raise costs

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