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DemocratRunning for IL-17 U.S. House · 2026
Bill Foster
George William Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district since 2013. He was the U.S. representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Born 1955 · Madison, Wisconsin , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06
Bill Foster, a physicist and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district since 2013, won the Democratic primary for Illinois's 17th House seat. Previously, he represented Illinois's 14th district from 2008 to 2011. Polymarket traders assign him roughly a 90% chance of winning the general election in this safe Democratic district.
Governing & voting record
What Foster did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood
Became Public Law No: 117-231.
2021
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 N Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, a
Became Public Law No: 114-193.
2016
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 405 West Second Street in Dixon, Illi
Became Public Law No: 111-235.
2010
Became law
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently
2026
Sponsored
Investor Choice Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026
Sponsored
Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026
Sponsored
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Foster votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Foster
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
38
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 589 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Democrats · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2008United States representative
2008–2011
2013United States representative
since 2013
—Board member
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Related prediction markets
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Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Democrat · IL-17 U.S. House
Bill Foster
George William Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district since 2013. He was the U.S. representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Win prob
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06Bill Foster, a physicist and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district since 2013, won the Democratic primary for Illinois's 17th House seat. Previously, he represented Illinois's 14th district from 2008 to 2011. Polymarket traders assign him roughly a 90% chance of winning the general election in this safe Democratic district.
Governing & voting record
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood
2021 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 N Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, a
2016 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 405 West Second Street in Dixon, Illi
2010 · BECAME LAW
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Investor Choice Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2008United States representative
2008–2011
2013United States representative
since 2013
—Board member
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
How Foster votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Foster
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
38
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 589 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Democrats · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)