Demerike "Demi" Palecek
Democratic
State Representative, 13th District
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Overview
Demerike "Demi" Palecek is an Air Force veteran, an active member of the Army National Guard, president of the 46th Ward Democrats, and a former communications manager for a state representative. Her campaign says she supports expanding access to abortion care, contraception, and fertility treatment; rent control and affordable housing; and expanded mental health care. In a Chicago Sun-Times questionnaire, she said she publicly opposed using National Guard troops for immigration enforcement and is under military investigation for her stance.1, 2, 3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $29,567
- Cash on hand
- $15,836
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $6,361 | 22% |
| Larger gifts | $7,550 | 26% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $15,550 | 53% |
| Other receipts | $107 | Under 1% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $17,000 in 7 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Demi for Illinois
Endorsements
Sources
- About Demi, Demiforillinois.com. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Cook County 2026 Candidates & Sample Ballot | Illinois, The Ballot Brief. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Demerike 'Demi' Palecek, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 13th District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Demerike ‘Demi’ Palecek, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 13th District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Demi, Demi for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorses 57 new candidates in April for 2026 campaigns, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Mental health funding fumble, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Demi Palecek for Illinois State House District 13, Our Revolution. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE Recommendations: 2026 General Election, AFSCME Council 31. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Illinois Primary Election Endorsements, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NASW-IL Announces Endorsements for 2026 Illinois General Election, NASW-IL. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois NOW Political Action Committee, Illinois NOW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- General Election 2026 Candidates, Illinois Veterans for Change. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.