Danielle Penman
Republican · IL
Danielle Penman is the Republican nominee for Illinois Senate District 33. She has nearly three decades of healthcare experience, including more than 25 years as a registered nurse. Her community work has included school PTO and booster support, the St. Charles Education Foundation, Girl Scouts camp nursing, charitable volunteering, and Kane County Republican fundraising.
Campaign Finance Information — Illinois State Senator, 33rd Legislative District
Campaign Finance Information · Illinois State Senator, 33rd Legislative District · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $59,568
- Spent
- $50,949
- Cash on hand
- $8,719
- Debts
- $0
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Retired$7,000
- Contractor$5,000
- anesthesiologist$2,000
- Home Maker$2
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$10,000
- $1,000-$4,999$4,000
- $500-$999$1,000
- $250-$499$1,321
- $100-$249$935
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections · 2026 cycle · elections.il.gov
Track record
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
Penman supports increasing energy supply to reduce energy prices.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
Penman supports reducing health-insurance premiums and prescription-drug costs while protecting rural and suburban healthcare access.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 3 records
Penman opposes legislative pay raises until Illinois balances its budget and lowers state debt.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman opposes unfunded state mandates that she says raise taxes on families.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman supports fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, and reducing Illinois state debt.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 3 records
Penman supports expanded fentanyl awareness, prevention, and enforcement efforts.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman supports repeal of the SAFE-T Act.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman supports law enforcement, restoring cash bail, and stricter penalties for violent repeat offenders.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Penman supports reducing property-tax burdens on families.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 2 records
Penman supports career-focused education, union apprenticeships, and vocational-school partnerships.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman supports school choice and accountability for public-school quality.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Personal Income Tax Reduction
· 1 record
Penman opposes additional tax and fee increases and supports making Illinois more business friendly.
July 17, 2026For
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 8 records
Penman serves on the Kane County Republican fundraising committee and has organized grassroots and fundraising support for Republican candidates.
July 17, 2026
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman has nearly three decades of healthcare experience, including more than 25 years as a registered nurse.
July 17, 2026
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman lists endorsements from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, IUOE Local 150, Nurses PAC, and Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council 1.
July 17, 2026
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman has served as a Girl Scouts camp nurse and supported local charitable organizations and a Salvation Army food bank.
July 17, 2026
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman's community service includes elementary-school PTO work and support for a school boosters club and the St. Charles Education Foundation.
July 17, 2026
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman supports eliminating additional gasoline taxes.
July 17, 2026
Source: daniellepenman.com · researched July 18, 2026
Penman won the March 17, 2026 Republican primary for Senate District 33 and advanced to the general election.
March 17, 2026
Source: electionresults.kanecountyil.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Danielle Penman filed as a Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 in the 2026 election cycle.
January 1, 2026
Source: elections.il.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Illinois State Senator, 33rd Legislative District · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 33; Illinois
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.