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2026 Race · Illinois

U.S. House (District 12)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 12) in Illinois is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Mike Bost (Republican) and Julie Fortier (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Mike Bost (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Julie Fortier

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mike Bost

Republican · Since January 2015

Chair

Veterans' Affairs

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Veterans' Affairs· Chair
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9237

    Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

  • HR.9214

    TSP Modernization Act

2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 12) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 12) in Illinois in 2026?

Mike Bost (Republican) and Julie Fortier (Democratic). Mike Bost is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 12) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Illinois and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mike Bost, a Republican, currently represents Illinois, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Mike Bost serve on?

Mike Bost serves on House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House Committee on Agriculture, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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