What party is Michelle Pennington?

Michelle Pennington is running as a Republican.

Who is Michelle Pennington running against?

Timothy E. Rueckert, Jill B. Shestokas, Precious Brady-Davis, Eira Lizeth Corral Sepúlveda and Beth McElroy Kirkwood, for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County).

How much money has Michelle Pennington raised?

$11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Michelle Pennington?

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Michelle Pennington

Republican · Candidate for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

6 candidates are running for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

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Funding

$11K raised, $1,397 from small donors, $2,500 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Timothy Rueckert	$1,625
Jill Shestokas	$1,625
Sylvie Legere	$1,000
Terrance Carr	$500
Susan Dehaan	$500
RED ROCK Builders Inc	$500
Larry Hasse	$500

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-01.

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Quick answers

What party is Michelle Pennington?: Michelle Pennington is running as a Republican.
What does the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner seat do?: Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is Michelle Pennington running against?: Timothy E. Rueckert, Jill B. Shestokas, Precious Brady-Davis, Eira Lizeth Corral Sepúlveda and Beth McElroy Kirkwood, for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Cook County).
How much money has Michelle Pennington raised?: $11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Michelle Pennington?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Michelle Pennington's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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