Javier L. Cervantes
Moderate Influence #12 overall · #9 in SenateAt a Glance
Javier L. Cervantes ranks #12 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 6 laws with a 13% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 177 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Javier L. Cervantes's Influence Comes From
33%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
95%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
50%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Javier sponsors are 7% 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 Cervantes for Illinois
$189,587.08
Total received
140
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervantes for Illinois 37436 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicor Gas Company | — | — | 4 | $12,000.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | — | — | 2 | $11,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | — | — | 4 | $9,500.00 |
| DENT-IL-PAC | — | — | 2 | $6,500.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois Political Action Committee | — | — | 2 | $6,076.22 |
| Illinois Corn Growers Assn PAC | — | — | 4 | $5,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Base Power, INC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Ironworkers Local Union #1 | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| McDonald's | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 2 | $4,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 2 | $4,000.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | — | — | 2 | $4,000.00 |
| ISAPAC | — | — | 2 | $4,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $3,500.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 3 | $3,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31 Political Action Committee | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois Association of Nurses Anesthetists PAC | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| The Roosevelt Group | — | — | 3 | $2,750.00 |
| Illinois Beverage Association PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Citizens for Antonio (Tony) Munoz | — | — | 2 | $2,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| IUOE Local 399 | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | IUOE Local 399 Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Nicor Gas Company Naperville, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois Beverage Association PAC Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois CRNA PAC Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Community BancPac Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | The Illinois Chamber PAC Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC Countryside, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity - P.A.C. Des Plaines, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Butcher Law Firm, P.C. Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | VGW Luckyland, INC Boulder, CO | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-04 | Friends of Ram Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | Ameren Illinois St. Louis, MO | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | State Farm Federal PAC Bloomington, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $6,000.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | Painters District Council #14 PAC Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | Cicero Firefighters Local 717 Cicero, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | Tropical Optical Chicago, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | CAR OF ILLINOIS Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | GR Consulting LLC Springfield, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | Dan Shomon INC. Niles, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | Nicor Gas Company Naperville, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $10,000.00 |
| 2026-07-24 | Berwyn Firefighters Local 506 PAC Berwyn, IL | Cervantes for Illinois | $1,000.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
6
Laws Passed
13%
Effectiveness Rate
3.2
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
9%
Cross-Party Bills
177
Unique Collaborators
33.0
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
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13%
Predicted Effectiveness
13%
Actual Effectiveness
-0%
Residual
Fairly Valued
Value Pctl: 40
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Javier L. Cervantes.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0106 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE AUTH-DUTIES | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0108 | CRIM PRO-ASSESSMENT FEES | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1392 | DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1752 | PEN CD-CHI MUNI-RECORDS | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2339 | PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2459 | SILURIFORMES FISH REGULATION | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2008 | GROCERY INITIATIVE-OWNER | Stuck | 31% | 7% Low | Passed Both Houses | OPEN |
| SB2337 | CD CORR-PAROLE REVIEW | Stuck | 15% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB0107 | RETIRED POLICE DOG-CARE | Stuck | 10% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB1322 | MENTAL HLTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP | Stuck | 9% | — | Floor Vote | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 36 members (36D/0R) (36 members, 0% cohesion).