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Zachary Meyer

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Zachary Meyer
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

March 17, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2017

Law

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2019

Personal
Birthplace
Carbondale, Ill.
Religion
Lutheran
Profession
Entrepreneur
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Zachary Meyer (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 115. He lost in the Republican primary on March 17, 2020.

Meyer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Meyer was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He earned his B.S. in paralegal studies with a concentration in pre-law from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 2017. He earned his J.D. from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 2019.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Paul Jacobs defeated Randy Auxier and Ian Peak in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs (R)
 
77.7
 
34,331
Image of Randy Auxier
Randy Auxier (G) Candidate Connection
 
14.1
 
6,216
Image of Ian Peak
Ian Peak (L)
 
8.3
 
3,655

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 44,202
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115

Paul Jacobs defeated John Howard, Clifford Lindemann, Zachary Meyer, and Johnnie Ray Smith II in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 115 on March 17, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs
 
33.5
 
3,289
Image of John Howard
John Howard
 
28.8
 
2,826
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Clifford Lindemann
 
16.0
 
1,573
Image of Zachary Meyer
Zachary Meyer Candidate Connection
 
11.7
 
1,147
Image of Johnnie Ray Smith II
Johnnie Ray Smith II Candidate Connection
 
10.1
 
992

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 9,827
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2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Zachary Meyer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Meyer's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Zachary Meyer has lived his entire life in Du Quoin, Illinois. Zachary is a 2014 graduate of Du Quoin High School. At the age of 19, Zachary became the Owner of the Du Quoin Tropical Sno. During his ownership of Du Quoin Tropical Sno, he has tripled sales and taken the business from unprofitable too profitable. In 2017, Zachary received his Bachelors of Science with Cum Laude honors in Paralegal Studies from Southern Illinois University. In December of 2019, Zachary received his Juris Doctorate from SIU School of Law. During his time in law school Zachary was the President of the SIU Law School Republicans, and the Law and Medicine Society, he was also the Vice President of Parents Attending Law School. Zachary currently works as a Graduate Assistant in the Paralegal Studies Program and spent the past two summers teaching law in the Project Upward Bound program encouraging youth to pursue their education. Zachary practices law under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 at the Perry County State's Attorneys Office, where he has won a bench trial and successfully negotiated countless plea deals. When Zachary is not busy working he is spending time with his 6-year-old daughter, Lexi.
  • Fight For Our Future
  • Stand up for Southern Illinois Values
  • Be The Voice of The People
- Pro-Life

- Pro Second Amendment
- Lower Taxes
- Pro-Business
- Pro-Veteran
- Pro-Law Enforcement
- Revive Southern Illinois University Carbondale

- Advance Healthcare Policy
Elon Musk is someone I look up to. Mr. Musk at one point had only a few dollars to his name and is now a billionaire. Mr. Musk does what others never would dream of doing and does it until he succeeds. Mr. Musk has taught me to take chances and not to let failure define you. Instead let failure refine you. When things go wrong, use that as a learning experience.
The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump
Honesty and integrity
Honesty, hardworking, dedicated, driven, ability to listen
To do what is best for the people of their district and not what is popular
The only thing I am interested in leaving is a thriving state for my daughter and future grandchildren
The first historical event that I can remember happening was 9/11. I was 5 year olds and can remember the teachers at school in complete shock.
My first job was as a cashier at Walmart in Du Quoin. After 2 weeks on the job, I was promoted to the customer service desk. I had this job for 3 months, before I resigned due to purchasing Du Quoin Tropical Sno.
I had a child at 17 and in High School. It was challenging, but I used it to motivate me and push me.
No, I believe the most beneficial experience and knowledge a state legislator can have are: Business and legal. In law, the placement of a comma can complete change the outcome and meaning.
The flood of people leaving the state due to high taxes. We must lower taxes to stop the flood of people from leaving the state. It is better to have low taxes on many people, then high taxes on a few people.
The ideal relationship is one where the state legislature and governor can work together to craft legislation that will benefit everyone in the state.
Yes, it is very important to build relationship with other legislators. It is impossible to pass a bill by yourself. Having relationships with other state legislators is essential to achieving success.
I would be interested in serving on any of the following committees:

Adoption Reform
Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education
Appropriations-Higher Education
Bio-Technology
Elementary & Secondary Education
Health & Healthcare Disparities
Health Care Availability Access
Health Care Licenses
Higher Education
Judiciary I - Civil Law
Judiciary II - Criminal Law
Revenue & Finance

Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development
I am interested in running for State Senate, Governor, U.S. Congress, Senate, and the President of the United States of America.
I enjoy hearing stories from all the residents of the district. Particularly I enjoy the stories from the elderly.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 13, 2019


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