Sue Scherer
Moderate Influence #21 overall · #5 in HouseAt a Glance
Sue Scherer ranks #21 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 2 laws with a 29% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 174 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Sue Scherer's Influence Comes From
37%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
36%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
86%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Sue sponsors are 19% more likely to advance
Key Signals
- Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
- Bills they sponsor outperform predictions (positive pull)
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 Friends of Sue Scherer
$166,498.00
Total received
76
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Sue Scherer 23871 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $15,000.00 |
| Operating Engineers | — | — | 5 | $13,500.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $12,500.00 |
| Illinois Political Action Committee for Education | — | — | 3 | $11,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Political Action Committee | — | — | 3 | $11,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,500.00 |
| United Assn of Journeymen | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Downstate IL Laborers District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Local 137 | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 4 | $6,000.00 |
| Local Union 193 IBEW Comm for Responsible Govt Fund | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Sue Scherer | Illinois State Representative | State of Illiinois | 2 | $3,348.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Decatur Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO | — | — | 3 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 3 | $2,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Downstate Democratic Caucus | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| IBEW 146 PAC Check-Off Account | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| AFSCME | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| PCI Gaming Authority | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| NRG Energy | — | — | 1 | $1,750.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Ameren Illinois St Louis, MO | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Political Action Committee for Education Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-09 | Operating Engineers Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Federation of Public Employees Local 4408, AFT/AFL-CIO Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-07-09 | Comcast Financial Agency Corporation Philadelphia, PA | Friends of Sue Scherer | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-07-09 | IBEW 193 Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-06-30 | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Political Action Committee Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-06-30 | Decatur Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO Decatur, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sue Scherer Illinois State Representative · State of Illiinois Decatur, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,674.00 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sue Scherer Illinois State Representative · State of Illiinois Decatur, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,674.00 |
| 2026-05-02 | Illinois Health Care Association Political Action Contribution Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $500.00 |
| 2026-05-02 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-05-02 | Ameren Illinois St Louis, MO | Friends of Sue Scherer | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-04-08 | NRG Energy Princeton, NJ | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,750.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Cozen OConnor Chicago, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $500.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Steven Bills San Fransico, CA | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Daniel Ziegler Truckee, CA | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Illinois CPAs for Political Action Chicago, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $200.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Decatur Building & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO Decatur, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $500.00 |
| 2026-01-13 | Local Union 193 IBEW Comm for Responsible Govt Fund Springfield, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2025-12-23 | IBEW 146 PAC Check-Off Account Decatur, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
| 2025-12-23 | Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE Westmont, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $500.00 |
| 2025-12-23 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC Countryside, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $5,500.00 |
| 2025-12-23 | Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co Chicago, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $250.00 |
| 2025-12-23 | J & J Ventures Gaming LLC Effingham, IL | Friends of Sue Scherer | $1,000.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
2
Laws Passed
29%
Effectiveness Rate
2.0
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
0%
Cross-Party Bills
174
Unique Collaborators
36.8
Moneyball Score
Closer
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Hidden Gem
Value Assessment
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26%
Predicted Effectiveness
29%
Actual Effectiveness
-3%
Residual
Overvalued
Value Pctl: 0
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sue Scherer.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1865 | FRAUD-TARGETED INSURANCE SALES | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| HB2574 | SCH CD-ISBE-ASSESSMENT REPORT | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| HB4638 | LOC GOV-MICROTRANSIT PAYMENTS | Stuck | 8% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB1852 | HORSE RACING ACT ORG LICENSE | Stuck | 6% | 1% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB4642 | NEUROLOGIST-AUTISM-PAMPHLET | Stuck | 4% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB4711 | PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS | Stuck | 3% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB5292 | TENANT-TERMINATION OF LEASE | Stuck | 1% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 80 members (80D/0R) (80 members, 0% cohesion).