Angel Oakley

Oakley earned a bachelor's degree from Judson University in 2004 and a master's degree from Judson in 2013, and also graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art.[1] Her career experience includes work as a technology and consulting startup founder, partner and chief marketing and management consultant, cannabis educator and advisor, CBD broker, patient advocate and adjunct instructor; Ballotpedia lists her profession as entrepreneur.[1] In her 2026 Ballotpedia survey she says she has 30+ years of experience across business, healthcare, technology, manufacturing and education in the district, and has mentored youth, coached robotics, and served as a Village Commissioner, Trustee and Youth Ambassador in Germany. She also says she is a wife of 25 years and mother of three.[1]

Oakley ran as an independent write-in candidate for Illinois' 3rd District in 2024, receiving 96 votes; Delia Ramirez won that election with 67.3% over Republican John Booras.[1] She advanced from the unopposed March 17, 2026 Republican primary to the November general election.[1] In her Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a fiscal conservative who would join the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.[1] She received 23.4% of the vote to Delia Ramirez's 76.6%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]