“I was surprised that when you get into electoral politics how scientific the analysis was in the electorate. You can identify on a state-by-state or district-by-district basis fundamental building blocks that behave in different ways. I was impressed in general with the sophistication of polling.”

American businessman, physicist, and politician

Bill Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician. He has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013, representing Illinois's 11th congressional district, and previously represented the 14th district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before entering Congress, Foster built a career in business and physics, a background that sets him apart from many national politicians. His public life has centered on federal service and on issues shaped by his technical and scientific training.