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
GenderFemale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundMental health counselor
EducationEastern Illinois University (B.A., Clinical Psychology)
Notable personal detailsJudy Bowlby is a Republican who ran for U.S. House in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has said she grew up in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, attended Eastern Illinois University, and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in clinical psychology. She worked as a mental health counselor, then in healthcare industry roles including sales/education and government affairs management for roughly three decades.
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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.
News
Judy Bowlby is in the news because Illinois is facing a lawsuit over its congressional redistricting map. The suit says the state used race in drawing district lines in a way that may violate the 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. The case comes amid broader legal fights over congressional maps ahead of the midterm elections.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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