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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Suzanne Ness and Laurie Parman. Candidate information follows official Mchenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Suzanne Ness (Democratic), Laurie Parman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Suzanne Ness is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Suzanne Ness is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Suzanne Ness is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ness is a small business owner who founded a nonprofit focused on youth leadership development and previously served on the McHenry County Board, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 66th District since January 2021 and chairs the Adoption & Child Welfare Committee. She holds degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Phoenix. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Laurie Parman is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Parman is a retired teacher with more than 30 years in Community Unit School District 300 and holds a Doctor of Educational Leadership degree. She is the Republican nominee for the 66th District, per her campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Support policies that empower parents, teachers and students in education
- Protect families' choice among public, private and homeschool options
- Restore government transparency and accountability
Source: candidate campaign site.
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