Biography
Angel Oakley is a Republican entrepreneur and consultant with degrees from Judson University and a career spanning technology consulting, cannabis and CBD advising, and teaching as an adjunct instructor. She ran as a write-in independent for this seat in 2024 and was unopposed in the 2026 Republican primary; in her Ballotpedia survey she describes herself as a fiscal conservative who would join the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.[1]
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]
- 1.Angel Oakley · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
