Background
Julie Bickelhaupt attended the University of Illinois and earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. Her career experience includes working as a farmer, a county board member, and a business owner.[1]
- Bachelor's:
- Eastern Illinois University
Campaign money
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- From PACs & party
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FEC filings.
View on FEC.gov(opens in new tab)Campaign themes
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Campaign websiteBickelhaupt's campaign website stated the following:Across the 17th District, from Rockford to the Quad Cities, through Galesburg, Peoria, Bloomington—and every small town in between—I'll fight to:Lower the cost of livingDefend Illinois agricultureStrengthen education and empower parents— Julie Bickelhaupt's campaign website (February 20, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.
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