Betsy Londrigan

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Betsy Londrigan

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Betsy Londrigan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 13th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Londrigan was a candidate for Illinois' 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Londrigan lost the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on March 20, 2018.

Elections

2020

See also: Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2020

Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 17 Republican primary)

Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 17 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Incumbent Rodney Davis defeated Betsy Londrigan in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rodney Davis (R)	54.5	181,373
		Betsy Londrigan (D)	45.5	151,648

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 333,021
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Betsy Londrigan defeated Stefanie Smith in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betsy Londrigan	76.5	48,766
	Submit photo	Stefanie Smith	23.5	15,011

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,777
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Incumbent Rodney Davis advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rodney Davis	100.0	36,668

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2018

See also: Illinois' 13th Congressional District election, 2018

See also: Illinois' 13th Congressional District election (March 20, 2018 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Incumbent Rodney Davis defeated Betsy Londrigan in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rodney Davis (R)	50.4	136,516
		Betsy Londrigan (D)	49.6	134,458
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	7

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 270,981 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Betsy Londrigan defeated Erik Jones, David Gill, Jonathan Ebel, and Angel Sides in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betsy Londrigan	45.7	24,515
		Erik Jones	22.4	12,024
		David Gill	14.4	7,757
		Jonathan Ebel	13.3	7,167
		Angel Sides	4.2	2,237

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 53,700
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• Carol Ammons (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13

Incumbent Rodney Davis advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 13 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rodney Davis	100.0	44,512

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Londrigan’s campaign website stated the following:

“	ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE Betsy comes from a family and community of responsible gun owners and knows we must address gun violence as a community by bringing gun owners and non-gun owners together to determine common sense ways to reduce gun violence. Betsy will work to: Enact and expand universal background checks Address gun violence as a public health issue, by fully funding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study gun violence in our communities Prevent individuals who are mentally ill or have been convicted of violent crimes from purchasing guns and require individuals convicted of domestic violence to surrender their firearms Limit large capacity magazines Support “Red Flag” laws to empower family members and law enforcement to petition courts to temporarily limit a person’s access to guns if that person proves to be a danger to themselves or others AG ECONOMY & RURAL ILLINOIS Betsy’s roots in the district go back generations and she knows family farms are the backbone of Central Illinois. Her cousins still own and operate their family farm in Niantic, IL where her grandmother grew up and Betsy wants to ensure our family farms are restored to full health so generational farming can continue to grow and prosper. Betsy will work to: Defend farmers against market loss due to tariffs on soybeans, corn and pork Invest in modern waterways, roads and railway systems to help move products in Illinois more efficiently Preserve the rights of small family farms to protect their livelihoods when standing up to major agricultural corporations Protect crop insurance to keep our farmers growing Connect rural communities to modern technology outlets through increased investments in broadband and wireless communications Expand funding for agricultural technology and business startups Maintain full funding of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help farmers in Central Illinois improve soil health, build resiliency and promote conservation of land and water COMBATTING SYSTEMIC RACISM AND POLICE REFORM Betsy understands that systemic racism exists in every corner of America. She knows we need to rethink our public safety strategies and listen to our Black and Brown communities. Betsy supports serious reform to a clearly broken system and knows we must help local governments ensure their budgets allow for intervention by other professionals, such as those specializing in addiction and mental health services, recognizing that different situations require different interventions. Betsy will work to: Make federal funding for law enforcement contingent on their implementation of reforms like those aimed at combatting racial profiling and banning the use of chokeholds Ensure local governments budgets can allow mental health and addiction professionals to team with law enforcement for public safety Protect funding programs for programs like Head Start and ESSA; proactively recruit people of color to the teaching profession; address racial bias in student learning environments Identify and address racial bias and barriers in minority-owned small business development while protecting funding for SBA 8(a) business development Address the ongoing health effects of racial inequality, such as the disproportionate death rate of Black mothers during pregnancy Join with private companies and other organizations to ensure their workforce and membership reflect our communities Decrease the militarization of local police departments COVID-19 RESPONSE Betsy recognizes that everyone’s lives have been knocked off course by the coronavirus pandemic. She knows our health care, economy and educational system are in dire straits and must work together towards reopening, rebuilding, and moving forward. Betsy will work to: Provide working families with ongoing financial assistance for basic needs such as food, health care and housing until they can return to work safely Pay our essential workers the hazard pay they’ve earned by continuing to work on the frontlines during the pandemic Invest in our human capital including small-business development, job-training programs and partnerships with educational institutions to prepare workers for shifts in the increasingly digital workplace Help state and local governments and hospitals, which have born the brunt of prevention and treatment costs related to the virus, restore their budgets so they can provide necessary services to residents Support our businesses and schools as they reopen by funding the necessary changes they are making to protect public health Fight inequities in health care, education and employment across racial and socio-economic lines have been highlighted during the pandemic and need to be addressed EDUCATION Betsy is a former middle school teacher who knows that a quality education opens doors for better lives. Starting with Pre-K, our children deserve the best public education we can provide through high school and beyond. Whether through an apprenticeship, community college or 4-year university, Betsy wants students of all ages prepared for the changing workforce. Betsy will work to: Make public colleges and universities more affordable and allow those with crushing student loan debt to refinance Set children up for success by ensuring access to health care, including mental health care and school nutrition Enact universal Pre-K to ensure all children have equal footing as they begin their educational career Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) to meet the needs of every student, no matter their ability level Raise the child tax credit to age 18 Raise the cap on employer-provided tuition assistance to help companies cover tuition costs and advanced training for employees Encourage 2-year and 4-year colleges to expand income share agreement programs so students pay for tuition costs through jobs secured post-college Invest in rural broadband expansion so all teachers and students have access to online learning Allow colleges to incorporate “student ambassadors” into their work-study programs to mentor high school seniors through the college application and financial aid process ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM Betsy is committed to getting dark money and special interests out of our political system. She refuses to accept corporate PAC money and will advocate for the working families of Central Illinois, not the special interests. Betsy knows that the right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and voting should be as safe and accessible as possible. Betsy will work to: Pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United Require dark money groups to disclose their donors Enact safeguards to stop foreign governments from influencing our elections Ensure every American is registered to vote and has access to a vote by mail option ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Betsy knows clean air and clean water are basic human rights -and that we all bear responsibility for reducing the effects of climate change now so we have a habitable world for generations to come. Betsy will work to: Fight cuts to the EPA so it can enforce important environmental protections Expand clean energy research and development and make new investments in energy-producing communities to ensure the *United States meets the benchmarks laid out in the Paris Climate Accord Invest in safer, cleaner and modern infrastructure to upgrade our electrical grids, waterways, roads and bridges Reduce methane emissions and eradicate lead poisoning by repairing and replacing old, leaky pipes Protect public lands and waterways Maintain full funding of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help farmers improve soil health, build resiliency and promote conservation of land and water HEALTH CARE Betsy knows that health care is a right, not a privilege. For Betsy, health care reform is extremely personal. She is all too aware how one medical emergency changes people’s lives. Betsy plans to make sure no family loses someone they love because they can’t get to a doctor, can’t afford their doctor’s visit or medicine, or stand to lose everything they’ve worked for due to one medical emergency or chronic illness. Betsy will work to: Move toward universal health care coverage by stabilizing and expanding upon the Affordable Care Act through legislation like the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act Lower the cost of prescription drugs through various measures, including allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices Support a public option designed to compete with private insurers, help drive down costs, and ensure hospitals can maintain high levels of care, starting with rural communities and small businesses Protect the ACA’s Essential Health Benefits such as ensuring that people with pre-existing conditions can’t be discriminated against Strengthen Medicare for our seniors Ensure access to rural hospitals and expand availability of telehealth services IMMIGRATION Betsy’s great-grandparents moved to the United States to build better lives. She knows our immigrant community is an important and valuable part of the fabric of our nation and wants to make sure other families have the opportunity to build good lives here for themselves and the generations that follow. Betsy will work to: Advocate for comprehensive immigration reform that will increase border security while protecting DREAMers by granting permanent residency and a path to citizenship through higher education, military service, or employment Oppose the inhumane treatment of refugees by this administration Reunite families who have been separated at the border JOBS AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS As we continue to rebuild and grow our economy, Betsy understands that we have to stay focused on job creation, support for our small businesses, and investments in the future. People want a local economy that their children will want to move back to and create a good life with their families. Betsy knows unions are the backbone of a strong middle class and strongly supports the rights of workers to collectively bargain. Betsy will work to: Protect the rights of workers to unionize and collectively bargain Fight for fair wages, ensure workers’ safety, and protect the integrity of apprenticeship programs accredited through unions Invest in upgrading and modernizing infrastructure including: roads, bridges, electrical grids, waterways, broadband and pipeline distribution systems Make small business loans easier to get and increase small businesses’ access to government contracts as well as address barriers to capital for minority-owned small businesses Work to address the affordable housing crisis by investing in the creation and maintenance of affordable housing units Advocate for partnerships between high schools and trade unions to encourage movement toward apprenticeships and trade jobs TAX REFORM Betsy knows that our tax system is too complicated and geared toward helping corporations at the expense of working families. She wants tax reform that is aimed at promoting job growth and helping families pay their bills. Betsy will work to: Reformulate the tax code to help working families instead of corporations and the wealthy Help students incur less costs for higher education and pay off student loans Prevent corporations from hiding profits overseas to avoid paying their taxes Retain deductions and credits for medical expenses, teachers, graduate students, student loans, and other individual breaks needed to help families Incentivize businesses to invest in apprenticeships and job-training programs Help small businesses with cash-flow by simplifying the tax code and lowering rates VETERANS Betsy will be a leading voice on behalf of our Veterans, active service members, and their families. She is focused on improving health care for Veterans and ensuring they receive the benefits they have earned in a timely manner and with fewer errors. Betsy will work to: Strengthen Veterans’ care by expanding mental health services, increasing access to health care in rural areas, and improving care for female Veterans Invest in apprenticeship and training programs as well as business partnerships to ensure job opportunities for Veterans Fight for funding to update and upgrade Veteran care facilities and hospitals and improve Veterans’ services in Illinois communities Advocate for programs to support Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness Support the families of Veterans and active military officers WOMEN AND FAMILIES Betsy knows that women’s issues are matters of economic and social justice. Betsy will strongly advocate for policies that put women on equal footing and provide pathways to equity. Betsy will work to: Ensure equal pay for equal work Increase safety in the workplace and on college campuses Enact workplace policies that allow for family leave and flexibility in caring for children and elderly family members Fight for women to determine their own medical decisions without government interference Advocate for health care that treats women’s reproductive health with individual respect and without additional costs Strengthen sexual harassment and abuse policies across all employment sectors, putting victims first and bring transparency to the reporting process	”
—Betsy Londrigan’s campaign website (2020)

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Betsy Londrigan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Londrigan's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

My top priorities in Congress would be the following: Securing infrastructure investment: I am committed to working with allies and across the aisle to get an infrastructure package completed and passed as soon as possible. These are jobs that cannot be outsourced and many are good-paying union jobs and for every dollar that's spent investing in our infrastructure needs, it pays off into the local economies quickly after. Offering a Public Option Via Medicare: Over 30% of the jobs in the 13th District are in the health care and education services sector. If we expand Medicare and offer a Public Option, this will not only provide growth to that job market but help to bring down rates to those who only have one provider in their area. Reducing these access costs is extremely important, as well as allowing Medicare to negotiate for drug prices, bringing these costs down as well. The ACA doesn't work for everyone and providing a public option would be a big step in the direction of providing affordable, accessible, quality care to the young, our elderly, chronically ill, and generally healthy. Expanding Education Opportunities: I believe that one of the main ways that we invest in the future of our country is by having an educated public. Whether it's K-12, community colleges, apprenticeship programs, 4 year universities, etc, we need to keep up with the global economy through educating our kids and re-training adults whose jobs are getting phased out due to automation or the unfortunate result of companies moving jobs overseas.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My top priority would be to address healthcare coverage and costs. First, I will work to stabilize the ACA so no one loses coverage and all Essential Health Benefits. I would also ensure that insurance companies are not able to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. Second, I will introduce or support legislation to allow the federal government to directly negotiate with drug companies for price discounts. I believe we should leverage the collective bargaining power of over 42 million enrollees to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Third, I will push to introduce a Public Option -- allowing this Option, through Medicare, to bring more competition to the market of providers, beginning with rural communities and small business owners. Offering a Public Option would create competition and act as the needed measuring stick to bring the rising costs down. In addition, the 13th District must protect the rural hospitals we have and increase the availability, accessibility and affordability of substance-abuse and mental health facilities. Central Illinois is suffering from the effects of opioid prescription abuse and heroin addiction like the rest of our nation. But, in rural areas, residents have fewer options for treatment because we lack the infrastructure and comprehensive approaches necessary. Additionally, while we know that Medication Assisted Therapy can be very effective in treating addiction, the regulations on physicians are restrictive and people living in rural areas are less likely to have access to physicians who can prescribe and monitor the treatment. People have to travel further to find a physician and an inpatient or day treatment facility. How can the federal government help? The Center for Disease Control is updating guidelines for prescribing opioids regularly and needs to be certain the information is communicated effectively to physicians who prescribe them. The Drug Enforcement Agency has to have enough agents to enforce existing laws and root out the bad actors. We need to fully fund existing rural hospitals, expand inpatient and day treatment facilities, loosen regulation on physicians for Medication Assisted Treatment and remove existing barriers Medicaid patients face in seeking treatment. Additionally, we need to fund post-treatment support programs for people who have sought treatment as we know this is a critical step to achieving long term health. This has to be accomplished in coordination with our state agencies and local programs. There has to be a comprehensive approach to educate people about the dangers of opioids and heroin, prevent them from using the drugs, stop those who do from overdosing and effectively help those who seek treatment.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a lifelong resident, voter, taxpayer and mother in this community, I know firsthand what health care access means for the families across our 14 counties. I will fight tirelessly for access to affordable, quality insurance. I will vote against cuts to Social Security and Medicare because these are earned benefits and deserve to be protected. I will work to bring good-paying jobs that build our local economies -- and people can raise their families on -- back to our communities. I am proud to be endorsed by both the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans and Social Security Works PAC, who only endorse candidates who take protecting our Social Security and Medicare seriously. I have also earned support from SEIU, SEIU Healthcare, IBT, Illinois State Council of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, AFSCME, IBEW, IL AFL-CIO, CWA, UAW, UFCW, IFT, and International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, who all know the importance of building the middle class and our local economies from the center out, not the top down. I look forward to standing up for us as your Representative for the 13th District.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I am not a career politician. I am a mother, former teacher, non-profit worker and active community member who has invested her life here in Central Illinois. I have put close to 60,000 miles on my car and held 14 Town Halls, one in each county in the district, to listen to voters. These free and open to the public forums are critical to the flow of conversation between members of our communities and the person asking to represent them--- and I will continue to hold them once elected. I am in this race to protect healthcare, Social Security and Medicare, help our kids get a good education that doesn't leave them strapped with debt and bring good-paying jobs back home. I'm asking for your vote so I can take your concerns and priorities to Washington and make some positive changes for all of us.

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Campaign website

The following themes were found on Londrigan's 2018 campaign website.

“	Healthcare Betsy firmly believes that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. For far too long, America’s health insurance system has made healthcare costlier, less accessible, and less efficient for families and small businesses. Betsy will fight to make sure no family loses someone they love because they can't get to a doctor, can't afford their doctor's visit or medicine, or stand to lose everything they've worked for due to overwhelming medical bills. Betsy nearly lost her son, Jack, to a rare illness after he was bitten by a tick at age 12. Jack survived, but without good health insurance the family would have lost everything. Betsy firmly believes that everyone should have access to quality and affordable healthcare. She will always support Planned Parenthood, and will never take away a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions. Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are top priorities for Betsy. Betsy will work to: ★ Take steps toward universal healthcare coverage by stabilizing the ACA and protecting Essential Health Benefits ★ Support a public option that can compete with private insurers ★ Stand up for healthcare protections for people with pre-existing conditions ★ Support Planned Parenthood and a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions ★ Protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits ★ Allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices ★ Promote preventive healthcare to lower costs for healthcare in the long run Jobs and the Middle Class Betsy will always put the needs of the middle class first, not corporations or special interests. She will work to get money out of politics and close loopholes that allow billionaires and corporations to secretly spend unlimited money on campaigns. As we continue to rebuild and grow our economy, Betsy understands that we have to stay focused on job creation, support our small businesses, and invest in the future. Illinoisans want a local economy that creates a good life for their families and that can support future generations. Betsy will work to: ★ Create real tax reform for the middle class and small businesses that will grow the local economy ★ Invest in upgrading and modernizing infrastructure including: roads, bridges, electrical grids, waterways, and pipeline distribution systems ★ Make small business loans easier to get and increase small businesses' access to government contracts ★ Lower the small business tax rate and curb increasing costs ★ Expand funding for agricultural technology and business startups ★ Advocate for partnerships between high schools and trade unions to encourage movement toward apprenticeships and trade jobs ★ Raise the cap on employer-provided tuition assistance to help companies cover tuition costs and advanced training for employees Empowering Women and Families Betsy believes empowering women and their families is a matter of economic and social justice. She'll protect women's healthcare, so millions can access safe, free options for birth control, life-saving cancer screenings, and other critical healthcare tools. She will strongly advocate for policies that put women on equal footing with men and provide pathways to increased opportunities for the families they support. Betsy will work to: ★ Champion legislation for equal pay for equal work ★ Prioritize safety on college campuses ★ Ensure the routine reauthorization of a strong Violence Against Women Act ★ Promote policies that allow for flexibility in the workplace including family leave and caring for children and elderly family members ★ Protect a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions and treat women's reproductive health with individual respect and without additional costs ★ Strengthen sexual harassment and abuse policies across all employment sectors that put victims first and bring transparency to the reporting process Education As a former teacher and a mother of three, Betsy believes that a quality education opens doors for better lives. She wants to make sure that a good secondary education isn't out of reach for middle-class families. Whether it is an apprenticeship, community college, four-year university, or mid-career retraining, Betsy wants students of all ages prepared for the changing work force. Betsy will work to: ★ Make public colleges and universities more affordable and allow those with crushing student loan debt to refinance ★ Raise the child tax credit to 18 so parents can allocate that money towards educational costs ★ Open avenues for paying off existing student debt including making it easier for employers to offer student loan repayment as an employee benefit and lowering interest rates ★ Encourage two-year and four-year colleges to expand income share agreement programs so students pay for tuition costs through jobs secured post-college ★ Allow colleges to incorporate "student ambassadors" into their work-study programs to mentor high school seniors through the college application and financial aid process ★ Incentivize businesses to fund continuing education by introducing a tax credit for money contributed to a 529 account for an employee or an employee’s child ★ Raise the cap on employer-provided tuition assistance to help companies cover tuition costs and advanced training for employees ★ Preserve higher-education benefits, such as employer contributions, deduction of tuition and qualified educational expenses and allow companies to cover the cost of a college education at community colleges and other partner institutions for working students Investing in Rural Illinois Betsy's roots in the district go back generations. Her family still owns and operates the family farm in Niantic, Illinois where her grandmother grew up. Betsy appreciates the many challenges facing farmers and will advocate for policies that protect them. She knows it's critical that small-business owners in rural areas have access to fast, reliable communication and internet services to allow them to compete in our changing economy. Betsy will work to: ★ Increase investments in modern, efficient waterways to help move products to market ★ Protect crop insurance to keep our farmers growing ★ Connect rural communities to modern technology outlets through increased investments in broadband and wireless communications ★ Expand funding for agricultural technology and business startups ★ Maintain full funding of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help farmers improve soil health, build resiliency, and promote conservation of land and water ★ Promote expanded trade markets and protect Illinois' access to the global agricultural marketplace Tax Reform Betsy opposes the Republican tax bill that gives a massive tax cut to millionaires while adding $1.9 trillion to the national debt. The Republican tax bill is endangering funding for Social Security and Medicare. She will promote solutions that build our economy from the middle out, not the top down. Betsy believes that tax reform should benefit our hardworking families and encourage job growth here in the United States. Betsy will work to: ★ Retain deductions and credits for medical expenses, teachers, graduate students, student loans, and other individual breaks needed to help families ★ Incentivize businesses to invest in apprenticeships and job-training programs ★ Prevent corporations from hiding profits overseas to avoid paying their taxes by moving to a sales apportionment tax based system such as those employed at the state levels ★ Preserve higher-education benefits such as employer contributions, deduction of tuition and qualified educational expenses and allow companies to cover the cost of a college education at community colleges and other partner institutions for working students ★ Help small businesses with cash-flow by simplifying the tax code and lowering rates Addressing Gun Violence Betsy comes from a family and community of responsible gun owners, and has deep respect for individual rights to own guns under the 2nd Amendment. She strongly believes we have to address gun violence as a community by bringing gun owners and non-gun owners to the discussion to determine common sense ways to reduce violence. Betsy will work to: ★ Enforce universal background checks, including online and private sales ★ Address gun violence as a public health issue by allowing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study gun violence in our communities ★ Prevent individuals who have been placed on the terrorist watch list, who have been convicted of violent crimes or domestic violence, or who are mentally ill, from purchasing guns Energy and the Environment Betsy believes clean air and water are basic human rights, and that we are all responsible for preventing the acceleration of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gases and finding solutions to combat climate change will be a top priority for Betsy. She supports alternative energies to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and will work to strike a balance between protecting our environment, and meeting Illinoisans' energy needs. Betsy will work to: ★ Make new investments in energy producing communities ★ Protect our public lands and waters ★ Invest in safer, cleaner, and modern infrastructure to upgrade our electrical grids, waterways, roads and bridges ★ Expand clean energy and research development ★ Reduce methane emissions and eradicate lead poisoning by repairing and replacing old, leaky pipes ★ Maintain full funding of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help farmers improve soil health, build resiliency and promote conservation of land and water Veterans Betsy will be a leading voice on behalf of our veterans, active duty service members, and their families. She is focused on improving healthcare for veterans and ensuring they receive the benefits they have earned in a timely manner and with fewer errors. Betsy will work to: ★ Update and upgrade veteran care facilities and hospitals ★ Improve veterans' services in Illinois communities ★ Prioritize funding the VA to guarantee all veterans have access to necessary healthcare ★ Strengthen veterans' care by expanding mental health services, increasing access to healthcare in rural areas, and improving care for female veterans ★ Advocate for programs to support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness ★ Support the families of veterans and active duty military members Immigration Betsy's immigrant great-grandparents moved to the United States to build better lives. Both parties in Washington have failed to fix our immigration problem. Betsy believes hardworking, law-abiding immigrants are an important and valuable part of the fabric of our nation and wants to make sure other families have opportunities to build good lives for themselves and the generations that follow. Betsy will work to: ★ End the shameful partisan politics around this issue by members of both parties and advocate for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to earned citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while protecting American workers and strengthening border security ★ Codify DACA to protect DREAMers by granting permanent residency and an earned path to citizenship through higher education, military service or employment ★ Support ICE and our Border Patrol by giving them the tools they need to stop illegal immigrants from crossing our borders, and end the family separation policy so these agencies can focus on border security and enforcing interior immigration laws that keep our communities safe ★ Respect the human rights of immigrants who have come to this country seeking a better life	”
—Betsy Londrigan's 2018 campaign website

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Londrigan's 2018 election campaign.

"Fighting" - Londrigan campaign ad, released February 27, 2018

Noteworthy events

Decision to self-quarantine on March 15, 2020

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Londrigan announced on March 15, 2020, that she would self-quarantine through March 22 after she had been exposed to a person who had tested positive for coronavirus.

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COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease 2019, is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The first confirmed case of the disease in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020. For more of Ballotpedia's coverage of the coronavirus impact on political and civic life, click here.

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Illinois' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tammy Duckworth (D)

Dick Durbin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jonathan Jackson (D)

District 2

Robin Kelly (D)

District 3

Delia Ramirez (D)

District 4

Jesus Garcia (D)

District 5

Mike Quigley (D)

District 6

Sean Casten (D)

District 7

Danny Davis (D)

District 8

Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)

District 9

Jan Schakowsky (D)

District 10

Brad Schneider (D)

District 11

Bill Foster (D)

District 12

Mike Bost (R)

District 13

Nikki Budzinski (D)

District 14

Lauren Underwood (D)

District 15

Mary Miller (R)

District 16

Darin LaHood (R)

District 17

Eric Sorensen (D)

Democratic Party (16)

Republican Party (3)