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Demerike "Demi" Palecek

Democratic · IL

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Demi Palecek is a U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard veteran and a former communications manager for a state representative. Her priorities include reproductive freedom and affordable housing.

Where Demerike "Demi" Palecek stands, based on their records

Supports

Women's Reproductive Rights (1 record), Civil Rights (3 records)

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Track record

Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights

Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support

  • Co-organized the March 8, 2025 Women's March in Chicago through Gemmes for Femmes, a feminist group she co-founded. Thousands marched for women's and transgender rights.

    March 8, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: elmhurstleader.com · researched September 16, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 3 support

  • Protested outside the Broadview immigration detention center as an Illinois National Guard sergeant. She publicly urged fellow Guard members to refuse orders to protect immigration agents.

    October 12, 2025Supports Civil Rights

    Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 16, 2026

  • Spoke at a veterans' rally in Broadview against the federal immigration enforcement surge. She said it was scaring communities and taking away civil rights.

    October 2, 2025Supports Civil Rights

    Source: military.com · researched September 16, 2026

  • Co-organized the March 8, 2025 Women's March in Chicago through Gemmes for Femmes, a feminist group she co-founded. Thousands marched for women's and transgender rights.

    March 8, 2025Supports Civil Rights

    Source: elmhurstleader.com · researched September 16, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • Received the endorsement of Our Revolution, a progressive group, for Illinois House District 13.

    September 15, 2026

    Source: ourrevolution.com · researched September 16, 2026

  • Received the endorsement of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund for Illinois House District 13.

    April 29, 2026

    Source: victoryfund.org · researched September 16, 2026

  • Received the endorsement of LPAC, a group that backs LGBTQ women, for Illinois House District 13.

    January 28, 2026

    Source: teamlpac.com · researched September 16, 2026

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Profile last researched September 16, 2026.