When Zoe Cadore enters a room, she brings more than credentials. She brings legacy, values, and the quiet strength of a woman raised to lead.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Zoe is the daughter of a proud Guyanese father and a devoted mother. Her parents’ sacrifice and example laid the foundation for a life centered around service, community, and justice. Growing up in one of the most diverse cities in the country, Zoe saw both the richness of culture and the deep inequities that held communities back. Instead of turning away, she stepped forward. That decision would shape the rest of her journey.
Zoe earned her degree from Spelman College and her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. She began her political journey as an intern for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, where she discovered her calling to public service.
Her career has flourished at the intersection of community, federal policy, and corporate leadership. As Head of Federal Affairs for Calpine Corporation, Zoe championed clean energy, environmental justice, and workforce inclusion at the national level. Her selection as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s API Energy Fellow confirmed her status as a rising voice for energy equity.
Outside of policy work, Zoe has long used her platform to uplift others. In 2013, she was crowned Miss Houston and used that visibility to promote social justice. She currently serves on the boards of the Houston Ballet and The Ensemble Theatre and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She also contributes to the Corporate Advisory Council for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
At 35, Zoe (a Democrat) is running for Congress with a vision of leadership that is bold, compassionate, and rooted in community. She believes in a Houston where every resident is seen and every voice matters. Where opportunity is not determined by zip code and where the next generation sees themselves reflected in power.
This is more than a political run. This is legacy in motion. Zoe Cadore is the daughter of a Guyanese man who taught her to lead with purpose and heart. And now, she is ready to represent Texas’s 18th Congressional District. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
