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Julie Fortier
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Illinois’ 12th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Julie Fortier is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Illinois’ 12th District on November 3, 2026, against Mike Bost (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Julie Fortier’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Julie Fortier’s campaign has raised $159,061 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $33,749 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$143,468
- PACs and other committees$12,193
- Political party committees$1,850
- Other$1,550
From donors who gave over $200: $67,068 after refunds, in gifts through September 30, 2026; 97% from Illinois, 3% from other states. Top states: Illinois $64,818 (97%), Missouri $2,000 (3%), Washington $250 (under 1%). About 140 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6IL12131 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Julie Fortier’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Julie Fortier (Democratic); Mike Bost (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Mike Bost (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Illinois 12th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Illinois race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Illinois
Early voting: Sep 24 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Illinois
- Check your registration on Illinois’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Illinois
Ballots already cast in Illinois: 774,671 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 23; Illinois State Board of Elections): 19% of 2022 midterm turnout in Illinois (4,144,125) · 9.3% of registered voters in Illinois
About Julie Fortier
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Julie Fortier quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Cancer research scientist. · juliefortier.org (source for Cancer research scientist.) (archived copy of the source for Cancer research scientist.)
- U.S. Air Force veteran. · juliefortier.org (source for U.S. Air Force veteran.) (archived copy of the source for U.S. Air Force veteran.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at juliefortier.org (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), juliefortier.org (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), juliefortier.org (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Julie Fortier is not accepting corporate PAC or AIPAC funding; this campaign is powered by people like you.” 2026 · juliefortier.org (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and dependable for everyone, and our country must move towards a universal care option.” 2026 · juliefortier.org (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Strong unions built America's middle class. When workers have a seat at the table, wages rise, workplaces become safer, and local economies grow stronger.” 2026 · juliefortier.org (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at juliefortier.org (checked for Immigration, page 1), juliefortier.org (checked for Immigration, page 2), juliefortier.org (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at juliefortier.org (checked for Housing, page 1), juliefortier.org (checked for Housing, page 2), juliefortier.org (checked for Housing, page 3); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Julie Fortier has used:
Photo of Julie Fortier: Charlie Queen (photo of Julie Fortier), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Julie Fortier been backed by AIPAC?
No. Julie Fortier has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Julie Fortier had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.