Zoey Carter
@tothatzoey.net
She/Her • Illinois • Small Town Girl™
LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate/Activist
Volunteer • Organizer • Speaker
First Trans Person To Run For State House In Illinois
Current IL House 93 candidate
https://www.zoeycarter.us/
LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate/Activist
Volunteer • Organizer • Speaker
First Trans Person To Run For State House In Illinois
Current IL House 93 candidate
https://www.zoeycarter.us/
This Small Business Saturday is a good reminder to shop local whenever possible. Instead of Barnes and Nobles, try TAiLS of a Bookworm or Lit on Fire. Instead of Starbucks, try one of our many local chains like Leaves n Beans. Whatever you do, shop local first!
November 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This Small Business Saturday is a good reminder to shop local whenever possible. Instead of Barnes and Nobles, try TAiLS of a Bookworm or Lit on Fire. Instead of Starbucks, try one of our many local chains like Leaves n Beans. Whatever you do, shop local first!
From my family to yours, I wish everyone a very happy thanksgiving!
I of course acknowledge that our celebration is on the ancestral lands of the Peewaareewa(Peoria), Myaamia(Miami), Kaskaskia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoi(Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki(Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina(Fox) people.
I of course acknowledge that our celebration is on the ancestral lands of the Peewaareewa(Peoria), Myaamia(Miami), Kaskaskia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoi(Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki(Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina(Fox) people.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From my family to yours, I wish everyone a very happy thanksgiving!
I of course acknowledge that our celebration is on the ancestral lands of the Peewaareewa(Peoria), Myaamia(Miami), Kaskaskia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoi(Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki(Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina(Fox) people.
I of course acknowledge that our celebration is on the ancestral lands of the Peewaareewa(Peoria), Myaamia(Miami), Kaskaskia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoi(Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki(Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina(Fox) people.
Despite the rampant misinformation being given to us by the current administration, I went and got my Covid booster today! I'd rather protect myself and my loved ones.
Go get your shot! 💜
Go get your shot! 💜
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Despite the rampant misinformation being given to us by the current administration, I went and got my Covid booster today! I'd rather protect myself and my loved ones.
Go get your shot! 💜
Go get your shot! 💜
It's an Action Wednesday!
We are building the biggest community-driven campaign the 93rd has seen to date, and we need 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 help!
We are building the biggest community-driven campaign the 93rd has seen to date, and we need 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 help!
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It's an Action Wednesday!
We are building the biggest community-driven campaign the 93rd has seen to date, and we need 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 help!
We are building the biggest community-driven campaign the 93rd has seen to date, and we need 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 help!
Every time I see a news article or a far right conservative defend a position that we never outright said, it reminds me of this comic.
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every time I see a news article or a far right conservative defend a position that we never outright said, it reminds me of this comic.
Last night I spent an incredible night in community with the folks from @peoriaproud.bsky.social and @transupfrontil.com. Thank you both for the wonderful night (and for trans up front for driving 3+ hours down!)
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Last night I spent an incredible night in community with the folks from @peoriaproud.bsky.social and @transupfrontil.com. Thank you both for the wonderful night (and for trans up front for driving 3+ hours down!)
One thing I absolutely love about living in the 93rd, is how I can just scoot 10 minutes out of town and see the beauty of our earth.
I also love that the heavens said that trans people belong. 🏳️⚧️💜
I also love that the heavens said that trans people belong. 🏳️⚧️💜
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
One thing I absolutely love about living in the 93rd, is how I can just scoot 10 minutes out of town and see the beauty of our earth.
I also love that the heavens said that trans people belong. 🏳️⚧️💜
I also love that the heavens said that trans people belong. 🏳️⚧️💜
Today is Veterans Day. A day to honor the people who risked everything to give us the promise of Life, Liberty, and the unfettered Pursuit of Happiness. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your sacrifice. Let's now celebrate you on this Veteran's day.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today is Veterans Day. A day to honor the people who risked everything to give us the promise of Life, Liberty, and the unfettered Pursuit of Happiness. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your sacrifice. Let's now celebrate you on this Veteran's day.
The gales of November remembered.
Peace to our neighbors of the lakes on this, the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald.
Peace to our neighbors of the lakes on this, the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The gales of November remembered.
Peace to our neighbors of the lakes on this, the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald.
Peace to our neighbors of the lakes on this, the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald.
Federal acts affect us here at the state level. The 93rd district has a poverty rate on average of 10%, and removing vital lifelines like the SNAP program will only increase that rate.
Government is not a corporation and should not be run as such. But the Republicans seem to think it is.
Government is not a corporation and should not be run as such. But the Republicans seem to think it is.
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Federal acts affect us here at the state level. The 93rd district has a poverty rate on average of 10%, and removing vital lifelines like the SNAP program will only increase that rate.
Government is not a corporation and should not be run as such. But the Republicans seem to think it is.
Government is not a corporation and should not be run as such. But the Republicans seem to think it is.
Its a place that I can go to my neighbors to borrow a stick of butter. Its where neighbors help neighbors out. Its a district full of hardworking, honest people. Its a district full of compassion.
Simply, its home.
And its a home worth fighting for. So lets get to work
Simply, its home.
And its a home worth fighting for. So lets get to work
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Its a place that I can go to my neighbors to borrow a stick of butter. Its where neighbors help neighbors out. Its a district full of hardworking, honest people. Its a district full of compassion.
Simply, its home.
And its a home worth fighting for. So lets get to work
Simply, its home.
And its a home worth fighting for. So lets get to work
Earlier this week I officially submitted my paperwork for my campaign to be the 93rd district's next state representative. This district has been my home for my entire life, and not once have I contemplated leaving it.
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Earlier this week I officially submitted my paperwork for my campaign to be the 93rd district's next state representative. This district has been my home for my entire life, and not once have I contemplated leaving it.
Out at the Tazewell County Democrats collecting goods for local food pantries, and the community turned out! With still 5 hours left of collecting, I'm so proud of our community.
November 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Out at the Tazewell County Democrats collecting goods for local food pantries, and the community turned out! With still 5 hours left of collecting, I'm so proud of our community.
To all of the amazing trans parents out there, Happy Trans Parent Day!
I'm proud of y'all. 💜
I'm proud of y'all. 💜
November 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
To all of the amazing trans parents out there, Happy Trans Parent Day!
I'm proud of y'all. 💜
I'm proud of y'all. 💜
I hate Midwestern Halloween. What do you mean you're corn?
Happy Halloween and a blessed Samhain to all!
Happy Halloween and a blessed Samhain to all!
October 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I hate Midwestern Halloween. What do you mean you're corn?
Happy Halloween and a blessed Samhain to all!
Happy Halloween and a blessed Samhain to all!
Translation: I took a beautifully simple 85 year old bathroom, spent an ungod amount of money to make it look absolutely tacky and unsightly.
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Translation: I took a beautifully simple 85 year old bathroom, spent an ungod amount of money to make it look absolutely tacky and unsightly.
What does democracy look like?
Not this. This is heinous.
To my fellow white trans women, especially the fortunate ones in places like Seattle and other blue cities in blue states, fight and protect those of us who are less fortunate.
Not this. This is heinous.
To my fellow white trans women, especially the fortunate ones in places like Seattle and other blue cities in blue states, fight and protect those of us who are less fortunate.
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
What does democracy look like?
Not this. This is heinous.
To my fellow white trans women, especially the fortunate ones in places like Seattle and other blue cities in blue states, fight and protect those of us who are less fortunate.
Not this. This is heinous.
To my fellow white trans women, especially the fortunate ones in places like Seattle and other blue cities in blue states, fight and protect those of us who are less fortunate.
Today we finished up some door knocking before the start of this week! Petition season is wrapping up, and I am so incredibly grateful for all the support up until this point!
This fight has just started. Let's keep it going so we can have A Better Illinois, together.
This fight has just started. Let's keep it going so we can have A Better Illinois, together.
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Today we finished up some door knocking before the start of this week! Petition season is wrapping up, and I am so incredibly grateful for all the support up until this point!
This fight has just started. Let's keep it going so we can have A Better Illinois, together.
This fight has just started. Let's keep it going so we can have A Better Illinois, together.
Let's go transsexuals!*
*Let's just scoot past that TDOV is the same day every year. Also, I love how even the president of the United States is sexually attracted to us, as the only reason to point this out is because the only thing on his mind is what we do in bed. Girl.
*Let's just scoot past that TDOV is the same day every year. Also, I love how even the president of the United States is sexually attracted to us, as the only reason to point this out is because the only thing on his mind is what we do in bed. Girl.
October 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Let's go transsexuals!*
*Let's just scoot past that TDOV is the same day every year. Also, I love how even the president of the United States is sexually attracted to us, as the only reason to point this out is because the only thing on his mind is what we do in bed. Girl.
*Let's just scoot past that TDOV is the same day every year. Also, I love how even the president of the United States is sexually attracted to us, as the only reason to point this out is because the only thing on his mind is what we do in bed. Girl.
Hey y'all! We just have two weeks left until the end of petition season, and our team has put together a goal of $1000 to hit by then!
October 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hey y'all! We just have two weeks left until the end of petition season, and our team has put together a goal of $1000 to hit by then!
While millions of Americans lose food, healthcare, jobs, and encounter rising costs everywhere, our administration is tearing down chunks of the white house for a vanity project meant for the ultra wealthy.
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
While millions of Americans lose food, healthcare, jobs, and encounter rising costs everywhere, our administration is tearing down chunks of the white house for a vanity project meant for the ultra wealthy.
Thank you for the amazing day @transupfrontil.com! Our rights are not to be trampled on, and I will fight to make sure trans and queer Illinoisans have the same rights as any other human, especially our LGBTQ+ Black and Brown residents and our trans youth.
Credit: Jolene Sage Photography
Credit: Jolene Sage Photography
October 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Thank you for the amazing day @transupfrontil.com! Our rights are not to be trampled on, and I will fight to make sure trans and queer Illinoisans have the same rights as any other human, especially our LGBTQ+ Black and Brown residents and our trans youth.
Credit: Jolene Sage Photography
Credit: Jolene Sage Photography
Thank you! We can do it! 🏳️⚧️
October 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Thank you! We can do it! 🏳️⚧️
As a descendent of those who took land from the Peewaareewa(Peoria), Myaamia(Miami), Kaskaskia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoi(Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki(Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina(Fox) people to create their new home, I make sure I know, learn, and understand who came before me.
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As a descendent of those who took land from the Peewaareewa(Peoria), Myaamia(Miami), Kaskaskia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kiikaapoi(Kickapoo), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki(Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina(Fox) people to create their new home, I make sure I know, learn, and understand who came before me.