McHenry County, Illinois

Illinois Senate District 33

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michele Clark and Danielle Penman. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michele Clark (Democratic), Danielle Penman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Michele Clark

Democratic

Top priorities

Family safety and housing
Support for good schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michele Clark is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Clark is a small business owner and nonprofit leader running for the open 33rd District seat, per her campaign site. Sen. Don DeWitte's retirement opened the seat for this election. Her campaign focuses on affordability for suburban families.

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Danielle Penman

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering health care costs and protecting pre-existing condition coverage
Improving academic standards and fiscal accountability in schools
Supporting law enforcement and emergency preparedness training

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Danielle Penman is a labor and delivery nurse with more than 20 years of health care experience, per her campaign site. She holds a master's degree in executive nurse leadership and has lived in St. Charles for 23 years.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois Senate District 33 in 2026?

When is the Illinois Senate District 33 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official McHenry County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michele Clark, full profile Danielle Penman, full profile Official Illinois election office