MEET LAUREN grew up in Naperville, where she earned her first Girl Scout badge and attended Neuqua Valley High School. On her first day in Girl Scouts, Lauren made the pledge “to help people at all times.” Those early lessons in leadership formed a foundation of service that continues to guide her as she steps forward to serve in a different way, representing Illinois’ 14th District in Congress. “I’m running for Like many Americans with a pre-existing condition, Lauren discovered that she had a heart condition, supraventricular tachycardia, which occasionally prevents her heart from maintaining a normal rhythm. The Congress because I providers that helped Lauren through her initial treatment at 8 years old made a lasting impression and inspired her career in nursing. Lauren graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the believe that this University of Michigan in 2008. She continued her education at Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a joint gradate nursing and public health degree in 2009. moment in history Lauren began her career as a research nurse at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and later at Johns Hopkins University. In 2010, Lauren began working in the Immediate Office of the Secretary at requires courageous the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role implementing the , Lauren helped to broaden access for those on Medicare, improve health care quality across the leaders to stand up nation, and reform private insurance. In 2014, Lauren was appointed by President Obama to serve as a Senior Advisor at HHS. During her time and fight for our in the administration, Lauren helped communities across the county prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, bioterror threats, and public health emergencies. She directly supported the federal response to voices and our values numerous domestic and international public health disasters, including the Ebola outbreak and the Flint Water Crisis. in Washington.” Today, Lauren is a registered nurse, working with a Medicaid managed care plan in . Every day, Lauren works with clinical staff to ensure the plan provides high-quality, cost-efficient care. Lauren is also an adjunct instructor, teaching future nurse practitioners through Georgetown University’s online master’s program. Lauren is a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of the USA and remains active as a volunteer troop leader. Lauren will bring her firsthand knowledge to Washington and work to propose measures that will preserve and expand access to healthcare for Illinois families. She is committed to working across the aisle to bring strong, high-paying jobs to northern Illinois and will champion values of family, security, honesty, and accountability as she serves the people of the 14th district. ABOUT THE 14TH DISTRICT The 14th Congressional District of Illinois is located in the northern part of the state, wrapping around many of the suburban Chicago communities.The district includes parts of seven counties, including DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.Major cities include Aurora, Batavia, DeKalb, Geneva, Gurnee, Naperville, McHenry, Oswego, Plainfield, St. Charles, and Woodstock.

The population of the district is 728,436.The district is 54% rural and 45% suburban.The demographic and socioeconomic composition of the district is relatively affluent, with 40% of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher and an average household income of $105,650.

Republican Randy Hultgren has represented this district since 2011. Despite leaning Republican for many years, the IL-14 is now listed as an R+5 seat, according to the Cook Political Report, and is a DCCC target race this cycle. Changing electoral trends present an exciting opportunity to flip the IL-14 to a Democratic seat. The 14th district was last held by a Democrat in 2010.

The district is home to a variety of employers in fields such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Notable employers include international grocery retailer Aldi, Caterpillar Inc., Centegra Health System, Northern Illinois University, and Six Flags Great America amusement park.

The national particle physics laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy facility, is also located within the 14th congressional district. POLITICO PULSE August 9, 2017 August 9, 2017 NEW CHALLENGER IN HULTGREN DISTRICT -- Naperville nurse running for Congress in 14th District POLITICO PULSE SCOOP: Lauren Underwood, a As a registered nurse, Underwood has held positions with the nurse who served as a senior advisor at HHS during the federal government in Washington, D.C., conducting clinical research at the National Institutes of Health and serving as a Obama administration, today will declare her candidacy for senior adviser in the Department of Health and Human Services the 14th Congressional District seat, POLITICO's during former president 's administration. PULSE first reported. "I understand how our federal government works," she said. "I am skilled and able to get things done."

Chicago Tribune August 9, 2017

Naperville's Lauren Underwood to run for Rep. Randy Hultgren's 14th District seat: Naperville resident Lauren Underwood announced Wednesday she will August 12, 2017 run in the 2018 Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren’s 14th Democrat Lauren Underwood announces candidacy District seat. for 14th Congressional District If elected, the Naperville resident plans to propose measures that Democrat Lauren Underwood has announced that she will seek "protect and expand access to quality health care for northern Illinois election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois' 14th families," the release said. "It's time for Congress to stop the partisan Congressional District. fighting and start working together to get things done for everyday “I’m running for Congress because this moment in history Americans." requires courageous people to stand up and fight to restore our voice in Washington," she said in a news release.

UnderwoodForCongress.com @LUnderwood630 @UnderwoodForCongress @LaurenAUnderwood WHY LAUREN IS RUNNING

PATH TO VICTORY 2018 will be a unique opportunity for a Democrat to be successful in the 14th District thanks to: An engaged and energized electorate after the 2016 presidential election. A cohort of 50+ resistance groups are organized in the 14th to shift the status quo. Changing electoral trends, which suggest the 14th district is growing increasingly Democratic. In 2012, Romney took 54% of the vote, while in 2016, Trump won 49-45. Municipal elections in April 2017 brought unprecedented victories to Democrats across each county in the district. OUTLOOK Lauren Underwood has quickly proven herself to be a competitive candidate for the IL-14, with shrewd political strategy, serious fundraising, and a hyper-local campaign emphasis on grassroots engagement. #TEAM UNDERWOOD CONTACT US > Campaign Coordinator: Sarah Feldmann For general inquiries contact: > Treasurer : Clarence Underwood [email protected] > Mail: Gillian Rosenberg Armour (Wildfire For media inquiries contact: Contact) [email protected] > Polling: Cornell Belcher (Brilliant Corners)

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