Margaret Croke
Moderate Influence #49 overall · #23 in HouseAt a Glance
Margaret Croke ranks #49 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 1 law with a 4% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 178 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Margaret Croke's Influence Comes From
32%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
45%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
57%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Margaret sponsors are 6% 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 Croke For Illinois
$2,491,864.69
Total received
821
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croke For Illinois 35784 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sacks | Executive | GCM Grosvenor | 4 | $307,300.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $145,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 3 | $140,600.00 |
| Illinois Pipe Trades PAC | — | — | 2 | $72,800.00 |
| Jewish Caucus PAC | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| JB for Governor | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 6 | $68,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Fund | — | — | 4 | $58,500.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 3 | $50,000.00 |
| Margaret Croke for State Central Comm | — | — | 2 | $50,000.00 |
| Margaret Noble Croke | State Representative | State of Illinois | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| Illinois Bankers' PAC | — | — | 4 | $37,500.00 |
| Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund | — | — | 1 | $35,000.00 |
| Custom Global Logistics | — | — | 3 | $29,600.00 |
| Donald R Wilson, Jr | CEO | DRW | 3 | $27,300.00 |
| Downstate Illinois Laborer's District Council PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Friends for Eva Dina Delgado | — | — | 17 | $23,480.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 5 | $20,449.36 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 5 | $20,000.00 |
| North Central IL Laborers Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| CDN Logistics | — | — | 2 | $17,100.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | — | — | 2 | $16,000.00 |
| Allwyn North America Inc | — | — | 3 | $15,975.41 |
| Drew Beres | Founding Partner | Croke Fairchild Morgan & Beres | 2 | $14,600.00 |
| The Custom Companies, Inc | — | — | 1 | $14,600.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Government Consulting Solutions, LLC Springfield, IL | Croke For Illinois | $2,060.75 |
| 2026-08-25 | McGuire Woods Federal Pac Fund Richmond, VA | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Thomas Kilbride Lawyer · Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres Rock Island, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Ben Lazare Lobbyist · Self Chicago, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC Countryside, IL | Croke For Illinois | $10,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Illinois AFL-CIO COPE Springfield, IL | Croke For Illinois | $7,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Friends of Bill Cunningham Chicago, IL | Croke For Illinois | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Elmhurst, IL | Croke For Illinois | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Teamsters Volunteers in Politics Park Ridge, IL | Croke For Illinois | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Carpentry Advancement Fund Chicago, IL | Croke For Illinois | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | IUOE Local 649 PAC Peoria, IL | Croke For Illinois | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Schneider for Congress Washington, DC | Croke For Illinois | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Plumbers & Steamers Local No 137 Cope Fund Springfield, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Friends of Mike Kelly Chicago, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | COA PAC Elmhurst, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-25 | Painters District Council #14 Political Action Fund Chicago, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Cozen O'Connor Philadelphia, PA | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Realtor Political Action Committee Springfield, IL | Croke For Illinois | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Illinois Bankers' PAC Springfield, IL | Croke For Illinois | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Illinois Political Active Letter Carriers Decatur, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC Burr Ridge, IL | Croke For Illinois | $72,800.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Machinist's Non-Partisan Political League Upper Marlboro, MD | Croke For Illinois | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | International Assoc of Bridge & Ornamental Iron Workers East Peoria, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC Des Plaines, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Michael Fassnacht Founder and Partner · Black Forest Chicago Chicago, IL | Croke For Illinois | $1,000.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
1
Laws Passed
4%
Effectiveness Rate
4.5
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
17%
Cross-Party Bills
178
Unique Collaborators
32.3
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
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4%
Predicted Effectiveness
4%
Actual Effectiveness
+0%
Residual
Fairly Valued
Value Pctl: 57
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margaret Croke.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB0742 | REGULATION-TECH | Became Law | 100% | 99% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| HB2456 | RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| HB1582 | TOBACCO ESCROW-VIOLATIONS | Stuck | 46% | 2% Low | Crossed Chambers | OPEN |
| HB1823 | COURT REVIEW-PERMANENCY HEARNG | Stuck | 46% | 2% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB3470 | CANNABIS-UNION REP | Stuck | 33% | 2% Low | Crossed Chambers | OPEN |
| HB1076 | INS CD-ALLERGENIC SUPPLEMENTS | Stuck | 28% | 2% Low | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| HB0794 | REVENUE-TECH | Stuck | 26% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB4500 | INS-BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS | Stuck | 15% | 1% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB5290 | SALES FINANCE AGENCY-VARIOUS | Stuck | 15% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB3318 | COSMETOLOGY-HYDRODERMABRASION | Stuck | 12% | 2% Low | Floor Vote | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 80 members (80D/0R) (80 members, 0% cohesion).