Julia has been an active participant in Illinois Democratic politics for more than four decades. Currently, Julia is the Precinct Committeeman for Precinct 110 in Darien and State Central Committeewoman for the 11th District. 

Julia began her political career in DuPage with the McGovern campaign for President in 1972, working with her good friend, Kathryn “Tinker” Harvey, going door to door and preparing mailings. She became a precinct committeeman for Downers Grove Township Precinct 52 in 1978 and remained there until she moved to Darien in 2004. She has served as Committeeman in Precinct 110 since 2006, when the committeeman moved away.  She counted it a great honor to be Tinker’s close friend until her death, working closely with her in the DGTDO and the DuPage County Democratic organization for many years. She continues to do all she can for the Democratic Party in DuPage and Illinois.