Judy Bowlby
IL-15 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleGovernment affairs professional
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationIllinois
BackgroundGovernment affairs professional
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Notable personal detailsJudy Bowlby is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois' 15th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described a career spanning roughly 30 years in government affairs and work representing agricultural interests, including the Illinois and American Soybean Association. She is based in Central Illinois and has campaigned on priorities including agriculture, rural healthcare, and support for small businesses.
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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 map, with claims that race was used in a way that violates the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act. The case comes amid broader redistricting fights in several states ahead of the midterm elections. The reporting does not provide additional specific developments about Bowlby herself.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Judy Bowlby for IL-15 Republican nominee?
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Public figure
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Judy Bowlby in the Republican primary for Illinois' 15th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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