Biography
Laurie Parman is the Republican candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Suzanne Ness (D).[1] Parman is a retired teacher with a doctorate in educational leadership.[1][2]
Parman was born in Highland Park, Illinois, and graduated from Wheeling High School.[1] According to Ballotpedia, she earned a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University in 1977, a master's degree from Concordia University in 2007 and a Ph.D. from Argosy University in 2012.[1] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, she said she taught for 30 years and is a mother of five and grandmother of 11.[2]
Parman won the March 17, 2026 Republican primary.[1] In the survey she said she believes improving educational outcomes does not require more money and that she would prioritize business incentives and lower tax rates.[2] She also said she would vote for a child tax credit if given the opportunity, and that she wants more accountability and oversight of mental health spending.[2]
- 1.Laurie Parman · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Laurie Parman - Candidate Connection survey responses (2024) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Illinois House District 66
Laurie Parman is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois House District 66 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
