Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Moderate Influence #25 overall · #19 in SenateAt a Glance
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. ranks #25 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 3 laws with a 1% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 160 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Elgie R. Sims, Jr.'s Influence Comes From
34%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
74%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
45%
Sponsor Pull
ML-predicted effect of sponsorship on bill success
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 Friends of Elgie Sims
$680,092.48
Total received
302
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Elgie Sims 22210 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $30,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 5 | $26,000.00 |
| Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) | — | — | 2 | $22,000.00 |
| Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC | — | — | 2 | $17,500.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 4 | $16,250.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 2 | $15,000.00 |
| Affordable Assisted Living Coalition Political Action Committee | — | — | 2 | $15,000.00 |
| Community First Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. | — | — | 2 | $15,000.00 |
| Mr. Ben Lazare | — | — | 3 | $13,500.00 |
| Allwyn North America INC. | — | — | 1 | $12,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint-Labor Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $11,500.00 |
| Chicago Teachers Union Local 1 PAC | — | — | 2 | $11,000.00 |
| IHA Political Action Committee | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| DraftKings INC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| McDonalds | — | — | 2 | $8,000.00 |
| Illinois Venture Capital Association PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Michael Sacks | CEO & Chairman | Grosvenor Capital Management | 1 | $7,300.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 4 | $7,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity P.A.C. | — | — | 2 | $6,500.00 |
| CQ Strategies & Consulting LLC | — | — | 3 | $5,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 2 | $5,500.00 |
| Troy O'Quin | CEDA | Lobbyist | 3 | $5,250.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $10,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | BNSF Railway Company Fort Worth, TX | Friends of Elgie Sims | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC Countryside, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | CQ Strategies & Consulting LLC Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | CQ Strategies & Consulting LLC Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $4,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Dent-IL PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | FORESIGHT ENERGY, LLC Saint Louis, MO | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Gabriel Lopez & Associates Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | IHA Political Action Committee Springfield, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $10,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE Westmont, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee Springfield, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $20,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) Springfield, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $12,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois State Medical Society PAC Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois Venture Capital Association PAC Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Rashod Johnson CEO · Ardmore Roderick Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | McGuire Woods Richmond, VA | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Medellin & Associates Chicago, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,400.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Troy O'Quin CEDA · Lobbyist Flossmoor, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | PCI Gaming Authority Atmore, AL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $3,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Peoples Gas Light And Coke Co Milwaukee, WI | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Jennifer Stricklin Lobbyist · Stricklin & Associates Winnetka, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | UNA Laborers District Council Political Action Committee Burr Ridge, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | James Vasselli Attorney · Self Oak Brook, IL | Friends of Elgie Sims | $2,000.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
3
Laws Passed
1%
Effectiveness Rate
0.5
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
0%
Cross-Party Bills
160
Unique Collaborators
34.4
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
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2%
Predicted Effectiveness
1%
Actual Effectiveness
+0%
Residual
Undervalued
Value Pctl: 73
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr..
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB1537 | STUDENT LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1899 | FOID-DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1911 | PROP TX-AFFORDABLE HOUSING | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2510 | $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS | Became Law | 100% | 99% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1784 | JUV CT-COMMITMENT-AGE | Stuck | 33% | 2% Low | Passed Both Houses | OPEN |
| SB2610 | FINANCE-FUND TRANSFERS | Stuck | 15% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2602 | $STATE TREASURER | Stuck | 14% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB4085 | $FY27 TREASURER | Stuck | 14% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB3387 | REVENUE-DIRECT DEPOSITS | Stuck | 14% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB1955 | EVICTION-IMPOUNDING COURT FILE | Stuck | 12% | — | Floor Vote | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 36 members (36D/0R) (36 members, 0% cohesion).