Kimberly A. Lightford
Moderate Influence #40 overall · #25 in SenateAt a Glance
Kimberly A. Lightford ranks #40 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 1 law with a 2% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 175 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Kimberly A. Lightford's Influence Comes From
37%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
35%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
64%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Kimberly sponsors are 1% more likely to advance
Key Signals
- Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts, not Moneyball. Moneyball scores legislative effectiveness. These figures are donations to matched candidate committees in the disclosure window.
2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13. Linked via Citizens for Lightford
$179,320.76
Total received
120
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Lightford 13872 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 3 | $10,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E, | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Public Employees COPE | — | — | 2 | $5,250.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois Venture Capital Association PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Leo Smith | Trustee | The Steans Family Foundation | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| ICANN PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC (LIUNA) | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Stand for Children PAC | — | — | 2 | $4,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers PAC | — | — | 2 | $4,000.00 |
| Northern Illinois Gas Company dba Nicor Gas Company | — | — | 1 | $4,000.00 |
| ILlinois Laborers Legislation Committee | — | — | 2 | $3,500.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | — | — | 2 | $3,500.00 |
| RAI Services Company | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming,LLC | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Vision Management Services | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois Association of School Administrators PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois American Water Co PAC Bellville, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Mona Martin Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | ILlinois Laborers Legislation Committee Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois Association of School Administrators PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE Westmont, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Ameren Illinois St. Louis, MO | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Bernard M. Clay Executive Director · Introspect Youth Services Chicago, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois CPA Society Chicago, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Ameren Illinois St. Louis, MO | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | RAI Services Company Winston Salem, NC | Citizens for Lightford | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Superior Ambulance Service, Inc. Elmhurst, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Anheuser Bush Lisle, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | UP Railroad Company Omaha, NE | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Illinois Venture Capital Association PAC Chicago, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | IHA PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Illinois Bankers PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Realtor PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund Chicago, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Stand for Children PAC Chicago, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Chicago Land Operators and Joint Management PAC Countryside, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Centene Corporation PAC St. Louis, MO | Citizens for Lightford | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | The Boeing Company PAC Arlington, VA | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Dent-IL-PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-23 | Platinum Public Strategies Springfield, IL | Citizens for Lightford | $1,000.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
1
Laws Passed
2%
Effectiveness Rate
1.3
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
2%
Cross-Party Bills
175
Unique Collaborators
36.6
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
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3%
Predicted Effectiveness
2%
Actual Effectiveness
+0%
Residual
Undervalued
Value Pctl: 73
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0028 | SCH CD-EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0407 | EDUCATION-TECH | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0711 | REGULATION-TECH | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1299 | FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE | Stuck | 16% | 1% Low | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| SB2524 | VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE | Stuck | 16% | 1% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2423 | SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION | Stuck | 14% | — | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| SB0013 | EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING | Stuck | 12% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB3637 | PROTEOMIC BLOOD TEST COVERAGE | Stuck | 12% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2913 | SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN | Stuck | 9% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB3655 | LIQUOR-MAXIMUM FINES | Stuck | 6% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 36 members (36D/0R) (36 members, 0% cohesion).