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Demerike "Demi" Palecek
Democratic · Illinois · 2026Demerike "Demi" Palecek is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Demi Palecek is a member of the Illinois Army National Guard who served at the U.S. Capitol after January 6, 2021, per her campaign site. She is president of the 46th Ward Democrats and has a background in advocacy, policy and communications, per the same source.
Priorities
- Expand access to abortion care, contraception, fertility treatment and maternal health, per the campaign site
- Expand mental health access and build affordable, comprehensive health care, per the campaign site
- Support rent control, eviction prevention and more affordable housing, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Illinois House District 13 · Illinois · 2026
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