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Zoey Carter
[edit]Zoey Renee Carter (Born May 28, 1991) is an American politician and activist from Pekin, Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party of Illinois, she is the Executive Director of the Rural Equality Project, a nonprofit organization focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy in rural communities. She has been a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives.
| Born | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Pekin, Illinois |
| Occupation | Activist, Retail Manager |
| Organization | Rural Equality Project (Executive Director) |
| Known for | LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, activism |
Early Life and Career
[edit]Carter resides in Pekin, Illinois. Prior to entering politics, she worked in the retail sector. She rose to prominence in central Illinois as a community organizer, specifically highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized groups in rural areas.
Political Career
[edit]2024 Illinois House Campaign
[edit]In September 2023, Carter announced her candidacy for the Illinois House of Representatives to represent the 93rd District, challenging incumbent Republican Travis Weaver. At the time of her announcement, she noted that if elected, she would be the first openly transgender person to serve in the Illinois General Assembly, already having been the first openly transgender person to run for the office.
Her platform focused heavily on "kitchen table" issues affecting rural families, including:
- Healthcare Access: Citing her own experience driving long distances to Bloomington for necessary medical care, she advocated for better healthcare infrastructure in rural counties.
- Digital Infrastructure: Expansion of broadband internet access to facilitate remote work and education in rural Illinois.
- Economic Development: Support for working-class families struggling with the cost of living.
On November 21, 2023, Carter suspended her campaign prior to the filing deadline, releasing a statement that it was "not quite my time yet," but indicated she would remain active in community service.
2026 Illinois House Campaign
[edit]Carter subsequently declared her candidacy for the same seat (District 93) for the 2026 election cycle. She is running unopposed in the Democratic primary scheduled for March 2026.[1]
Advocacy
[edit]Carter serves as the Executive Director of the Rural Equality Project (REP), an organization based in Pekin. In this role, she works to bridge the gap between rural communities and LGBTQ+ resources, which are often concentrated in major metropolitan areas like Chicago. Following the 2024 US Presidential election, she was interviewed by local media regarding the anxieties of the rural LGBTQ+ community and the potential impact of federal legislation on transgender rights.[2]
Personal Life
[edit]Carter is an 8th generation Pekin resident, born in a poor, working-class manufacturing family. She states that she is a first-generation high school graduate, graduating from Pekin Community High School. She started working at the age of 13 delivering newspapers, and staying in the retail career until 2023, when she managed a local grocery store. At that time, a local protest drove her to pursue a career in activism and politics.
Carter is also openly transgender. She has frequently spoken about the importance of visibility for trans people in rural America, stating that while being a "first" would be a notable achievement, her primary goal is ensuring rural residents "have someone to help them out."[3]
She is an avid outdoors-woman, amateur photographer, and mechanic. She still resides in her hometown of Pekin.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Zoey Carter". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Deacon, Joe (2024-11-20). "Anxiety, uncertainty grips Greater Peoria LGBTQ community heading into another Trump presidency". WCBU Peoria. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Stevenson, Will. "Candidate for State Rep. withdraws from race". 1470 & 100.3 WMBD. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ "Meet Zoey | Support Local Change". Zoey For Illinois. Retrieved 2026-01-05.