Illinois State House District 13

“I believe in fully funded and accessible transit, affordable housing that ensures people are not priced out of their neighborhoods, and working to close the gaps in medical care we are seeing with the increased number of hospital & medical closures in our area.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“Federal ICE raids across the country are on the rise, we need to ensure residents are safe, have their rights protected, and have accessible pathways to citizenship. We must provide due process to all people and stand against the use of the US Military on American soil.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Leadership Backed by Action: “Demi Palecek has dedicated her life to service. A member of the Illinois National Guard, she protected our U.S.” (Campaign website (demiforillinois.com))

“I recognize that there is no government program more effective in raising a child to succeed and become a good citizen than a strong and loving father and mother. Consequently, I will fight for policies that support, and do not undermine, marriage and family.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))