Zachary Meyer
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Zachary Meyer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
General Assembly, District 109
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Bachlors of Science in Paralegal Studies, 2014-2017
Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Juris Doctor, 2017-2019
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Aviston Zoning Board, Zoning Board Member, 2022-2025
SIU Paralegal Studies, Advisory Committee, 2021-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Illinois Family Action
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe life is sacred and should be protected.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wages should be earned through hard work and value, not dictated by government. Minimum wage increases often hurt workers and small businesses, while the government profits from higher employment taxes.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Stop blank-check spending — every program must justify its existence or be cut. 2. End no-bid contracts and insider deals that reward political connections. 3. Shrink bureaucracies, not services by cutting administrators before frontline workers. 4. Eliminate unfunded mandates that force local taxpayers to pick up Springfield’s tab. 5. Audit welfare and grant programs to stop fraud, abuse, and long-term dependency.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means the government cannot establish or control a religion—not that faith must be pushed out of public life. People should be free to live out their beliefs, speak openly about faith, and participate in public service without government interference.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Did not answer
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Neutral
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the U.S.-Israel relationship is vital. Israel is a key ally in the Middle East, sharing democratic values, strategic interests, and intelligence cooperation. Supporting Israel strengthens our security and promotes stability in a volatile region.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and try to live by faith-centered values like personal responsibility, honesty, compassion, and service to others. My faith guides my commitment to family, community, and treating people with dignity and respect.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The most reliable energy comes from nuclear and coal, which provide consistent, affordable power to meet growing demand—ensuring energy independence without risking blackouts or skyrocketing costs.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect the public, uphold the law, and ensure justice—punishing criminals fairly, deterring crime, and rehabilitating those who can reenter society as law-abiding citizens.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. Public safety can be protected through enforcing existing laws, keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, and improving mental health reporting, rather than creating broad restrictions on responsible gun owners.
