Candidate Q&A
Why are you running?
I’m running to represent Illinois' 8th District in Congress because this seat needs a political outsider with fresh perspective — not another career politician.
My husband Dan and I built a global software company right here in the district, starting in Roselle and Dundee, creating hundreds of local jobs. We raised our 10 kids here, and I’ve spent my life tackling hard things: building businesses from scratch, raising a large family, coaching youth sports and working for the values that make America the best nation in the world.
Washington has lost touch with real people. I’m a complete outsider with no party baggage, ready to apply sharp business strategies, data-driven decisions, and analytics to win this race and deliver results.
I’ll cut taxes, slash red tape and corruption, fix our broken immigration system, protect parental rights, back entrepreneurs, and make smart forward thinking choices for our future and the next generation future. Illinois has exported too many of our kids — I’m going to DC to reverse that, so families stay close, not scatter to O’Hare for reunions.
I’m not running to run — I’m running to win, put families and freedom first, and get government out of the way of your American Dream.
What do you think is the most pressing issue facing your constituents and how do you plan on addressing it?
The most important issue facing Illinois' 8th Congressional District is affordability — a crushing crisis forcing families, young adults, and seniors to make sacrifices just to get by.
In Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson push higher taxes every year, draining more money from hardworking people’s pockets and forcing impossible choices on essentials like housing, groceries, and healthcare. This must end.
In Congress I will work to make life affordable and grow our middle class. I’ll champion legislation to cut federal taxes on working families, reduce burdensome regulations that stifle small businesses and entrepreneurs, and prioritize policies that lower the cost of living — putting more money back in your pocket so you can thrive, not just survive.
We need common-sense solutions that support families, empower entrepreneurs, and restore the American Dream.
What is one unique challenge your district faces and how do you plan to address it?
In Congress, I will work to make life affordable and grow our middle class by championing legislation to cut federal taxes on working families, reduce burdensome regulations that stifle small businesses and entrepreneurs, and prioritize policies that lower the cost of living — putting more money back in your pocket so you can thrive, not just survive.
At the same time, I will prioritize forward-thinking infrastructure investments to prevent crises rather than just reacting to them, starting with addressing water challenges in Schaumburg.
These smart investments — combined with tax cuts for families, reduced red tape for entrepreneurs, and common-sense solutions that support families and restore the American Dream— will deliver cleaner water and a stronger middle class so everyone in the 8th District can thrive.
What do you think federal immigration reform should look like?
I support legal immigration. Our country is a nation of laws and immigration that has always been strengthened by people who come here the right way, follow the rules, and build our shared future.
Real reform begins with securing the border — fully and effectively. No excuses, no half-measures. We must stop the flow of illegal crossings before we can have an honest conversation about the rest.
I’m open to targeted, earned pathways for law-abiding individuals who’ve been here many years, work hard, pay taxes, raise families, and have clean records. A practical, merit-based approach makes sense — but only as part of a comprehensive package that puts security and fairness first.
We need to streamline legal immigration to make it faster and more efficient for those who play by the rules, while never rewarding law-breaking or creating incentives for more illegal entries.
No more endless rhetoric. Illinois families deserve leaders who prioritize safety, opportunity, and the rule of law. It is time we start putting families and freedom first.
How should Congress address the rising costs of health care?
As a mother of 10 and a business owner who has navigated the complexities of providing health benefits to employees, I understand firsthand how skyrocketing health care costs are burdening Illinois families and small businesses. Congress must prioritize market-driven reforms to increase competition and transparency, such as allowing insurance purchases across state lines, expanding health savings accounts, and reducing unnecessary regulations that drive up prices. My top priority is empowering patients and providers with choices, not more government mandates, to make quality care affordable.
What approach would you take on tax policy and what is your top priority?
Illinois families and businesses are crushed under one of the nation’s highest tax burdens, stifling growth and driving people out of our state. As an entrepreneur who built a global tech company from scratch, I know excessive taxes kill opportunity. My approach to tax policy is simple: cut taxes across the board to unleash economic growth. This includes reducing taxes on families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs through targeted relief, incentives for innovation, and reforms that make Illinois competitive. We must end wasteful spending in Washington to balance the budget without raising taxes. My top priority is providing immediate tax relief for working families and entrepreneurs — putting more money back in their pockets to afford groceries, housing, and education — while slashing red tape to help Main Street America.
Is the House currently using its oversight powers in the way it should be? What areas of government need more or less oversight?
As a political outsider, I believe the House should use its oversight powers more effectively to root out waste, corruption, and inefficiency, not endless investigations that distract from solving problems for the American people. We need less oversight in areas like small business regulations, where federal overreach stifles innovation and kills Main Street America. I’d push for term limits to prevent career politicians from abusing these powers.
What is the most pressing foreign policy issue facing the country and what role should the House play in dealing with it?
China, Iran, and Russia are our greatest foreign adversaries, and they’ve taken advantage of the United States for far too long — through unfair trade practices, aggressive cyber attacks, proxy wars, and constant efforts to undermine our global leadership and democratic values.
They’ve exploited our open borders and weak policies, allowing deadly drugs like fentanyl — often produced with Chinese precursors — to flood our communities and destroy American families.
I am a strong supporter for securing our borders and stopping the flow of illegal drugs, which has been a critical step in protecting our families and communities. But the threats from these regimes never stop — they seek to erode our freedoms and democracy.
That’s why, in Congress, I will champion a Digital Dome — a comprehensive national shield that extends our defense beyond physical borders to protect families right inside their homes from foreign cyberattacks, online predators, digital manipulation, and threats to our children and elderly.
How do you view AI and the role the government should play in its regulation?
As the co-founder of a global tech company, I view AI as a tremendous opportunity for innovation, job creation, and solving real-world problems — like improving efficiency in small businesses and advancing national defense. However, without safeguards, it poses risks like privacy breaches, job displacement, and foreign manipulation. Government should play a targeted role in regulation: focusing on protecting Americans from harms such as cyberattacks, online predators, and biased algorithms, while avoiding heavy-handed rules that stifle entrepreneurship. I’d champion a “Digital Dome” framework — national legislation that secures data privacy, promotes ethical AI development through incentives, and partners with private innovators. The goal is balanced oversight that fosters American leadership in AI, not bureaucratic barriers that let China pull ahead.
How would you describe the current state of your party and what changes or new approaches would you like to see your party adopt?
As a Republican and true political outsider — not a career politician — I see our party as a big tent rooted in core values like freedom, family, fiscal responsibility, and opportunity for all. Currently, it’s strong in standing against government overreach and defending the American Dream, but we’ve sometimes gotten bogged down in infighting and lost touch with everyday families and entrepreneurs. I’d like to see the party adopt a renewed focus on practical, data-driven solutions that unite us. We need fresh perspective and voices like mine — outreach to young voters and independents, and a commitment to results over rhetoric. By putting people over politics, we can rebuild trust and win for the next generation.