Laura Ellman
Moderate Influence #15 overall · #11 in SenateAt a Glance
Laura Ellman ranks #15 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 6 laws with a 9% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 175 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Laura Ellman's Influence Comes From
31%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
90%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
59%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Laura sponsors are 4% 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 Ellman for IL Senate D21
$379,339.53
Total received
167
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellman for IL Senate D21 34074 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 5 | $75,300.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E | — | — | 6 | $50,000.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 4 | $33,000.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 6 | $14,764.53 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 4 | $12,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | — | — | 5 | $10,500.00 |
| Citizens for Linda Holmes | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| AFSCME IL Council No. 31 PAC | — | — | 2 | $8,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 3 | $5,000.00 |
| Corboy & Demetrio, P.C. | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Levin & Perconti | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| The Gori Law Firm, PC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Simmons Hanly Conroy | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Power Rogers, LLP | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Romanucci & Blandin, LLC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Clifford Law Offices | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Cooney & Conway | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | — | — | 3 | $4,200.00 |
| ChemPAC | — | — | 3 | $3,500.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| Credit Union PAC | — | — | 3 | $2,900.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | AFSCME IL Council No. 31 PAC Springfield, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-31 | ISDF Oak Park, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $2,475.75 |
| 2026-08-28 | Citizens for Linda Holmes Aurora, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $10,000.00 |
| 2026-08-28 | I.P.A.C.E Springfield, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-28 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund Chicago, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-28 | State Farm PAC Bloomington, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,200.00 |
| 2026-08-28 | Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 PAC Alsip, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-28 | ChemPAC Des Plaines, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-20 | Google Client Services, LLC Mountain View, CA | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-20 | Illinois American Water Company PAC Belleville, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-20 | Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity Des Plaines, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-20 | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC Springfield, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | ISDF Oak Park, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $2,457.76 |
| 2026-08-11 | Citizens for Antonio Tony Munoz Chicago, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council Burr Ridge, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | I.U.O.E Local 399 Chicago, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Community Banc PAC Springfield, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC Countryside, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | ChemPAC Des Plaines, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee Springfield, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Illinois Optometric Association PAC Springfield, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Ameren Illinois St. Louis, MO | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $4,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Illinois State Medical Society PAC Chicago, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Comcast Philadelphia, PA | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC Bolingbrook, IL | Ellman for IL Senate D21 | $1,500.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
6
Laws Passed
9%
Effectiveness Rate
2.5
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
6%
Cross-Party Bills
175
Unique Collaborators
30.7
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
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10%
Predicted Effectiveness
9%
Actual Effectiveness
+1%
Residual
Undervalued
Value Pctl: 81
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Laura Ellman.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0008 | SAFE GUN STORAGE | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1793 | CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2309 | RIVERS/LAKES/STREAMS-FUND | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2314 | SHORELINE RESTORATION FUNDING | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2318 | MISLEADING PRACTICES PENALTY | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2319 | VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB3521 | CONTROLLED SUB-PMP DATA | Stuck | 22% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2311 | FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN | Stuck | 15% | — | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| SB2438 | SCH CD-RADON TESTING | Stuck | 15% | — | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| SB2310 | NET ELECTRICITY METERING | Stuck | 15% | — | Floor Vote | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 36 members (36D/0R) (36 members, 0% cohesion).