RELEASE: Citizen Action/Illinois Releases 2025 State Legislative Scorecard, Highlighting Legislators’ Votes on Key Issues

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Citizen Action/Illinois Releases 2025 State Legislative Scorecard, Highlighting Legislators’ Votes on Key Issues 

CHICAGO, IL – Citizen Action/Illinois, the state’s largest progressive political and policy coalition, proudly announces the release of its 2025 State Legislative Scorecard. The comprehensive scorecard serves as a valuable resource for Illinoisans, shedding light on elected officials' voting records on crucial issues in the areas of healthcare affordability, worker protections, consumer protections, gun safety, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights and the environment.

The State Legislative Scorecard empowers voters with an informed understanding of their legislators’ positions and decision-making. By tracking key votes taken during the legislative session on various issues, the legislative scores provide a snapshot of how active members have been in advancing progressive interests this past session.

"The Legislative Scorecard is a powerful tool for Illinoisans who want to hold their elected officials accountable and stay informed about the decisions that impact their lives," said Anusha Thotakura, Executive Director of Citizen Action/Illinois. "With thousands of bills filed each legislative session, we’ve focused on those that best reflect a legislator’s commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. These scores show who is truly fighting for everyday Illinoisans—and who is voting in lockstep with the regressive Trump agenda."

The following legislators received a 100% on the 2025 Scorecard, earning them the title of Citizen Action/Illinois Legislative Champions: 

Rep. Jaime Andrade, Jr.

Rep. Dagmara Avelar

Rep. Amy Briel

Rep. Kam Buckner

Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Rep. Kelly Cassidy

Rep. Sharon Chung

Rep. Terra Costa Howard

Rep. Margaret Croke

Rep. Lisa Davis

Rep. Will Davis

Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

Rep. Dan Didech

Rep. Kimberly du Buclet

Rep. Marcus Evans

Rep. Laura Faver Dias

Rep. Robyn Gabel

Rep. Gong-Gershowitz

Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

Rep. Nicole Grasse

Rep. Will Guzzardi

Rep. Sonya Harper

Rep. Barbara Hernandez

Rep. Lisa Hernandez

Rep. Norma Hernandez

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Rep. Lilian Jiménez

Rep. Gregg Johnson

Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

Rep. Camille Lilly

Rep. Theresa Mah

Rep. Natalie Manley

Rep. Joyce Mason

Rep. Anna Moeller

Rep. Bob Morgan

Rep. Yolonda Morris

Rep. Kevin Olickal

Rep. Aarón Ortíz

Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

Rep. Bob Rita

Rep. Justin Slaughter

Rep. Nick Smith

Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

Rep. Katie Stuart

Rep. Nabeela Syed

Rep. Maurice West

Rep. Ann Williams

Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

Speaker Chris Welch

Sen. Omar Aquino

Sen. Cristina Castro

Sen. Javier Cervantes

Sen. Lakesia Collins

Sen. Bill Cunningham

Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Sen. Paul Faraci

Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Sen. Mattie Hunter

Sen. Adriane Johnson

Sen. David Koehler

Sen. Kimberly Lightford

Sen. Robert Martwick

Sen. Laura Murphy

Sen. Robert Peters

Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sen. Mike Simmons

Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr.

Sen. Rachel Ventura

Sen. Karina Villa

Sen. Celina Villanueva

Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sen. Mark Walker

The following legislators received scores less than 20%, earning an Abysmal rating from our organization: 

Rep. Jason Bunting

Rep. John Cabello

Rep. Christopher “C.D.” Davidsmeyer

Rep. Jed Davis

Rep. Regan Deering

Rep. Amy Elik

Rep. Davis Friess

Rep. Bradley Fritts

Rep. Amy Grant

Rep. Jackie Haas

Rep. Brad Halbrook

Rep. Norine Hammond

Rep. William Hauter

Rep. Paul Jacobs

Rep. Jeff Keicher

Rep. Tony McCombie

Rep. Martin McLaughlin

Rep. Charles Meier

Rep. Chris Miller

Rep. Kyle Moore

Rep. Adam Niemberg

Rep. Steven Reick

Rep. Dave Severin

Rep. Joe Sosnowski

Rep. Brad Stephens

Rep. Dan Swanson

Rep. Dennis Tipsword

Rep. Dan Ugaste

Rep. Travis Weaver

Rep. Tom Weber

Rep. Blaine Wilbur

Rep. Patrick Windhorst

Sen. Neil Anderson

Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

Sen. Chris Balkema

Sen. Andrew Chesney

Sen. Dave Syverson

Thotakura went on to say, “Those who reflect a poor record on our scorecard mirror what Donald Trump and National Republicans are doing to our country, our rights, and our future. Citizen Action/Illinois encourages all to explore the 2025 Legislative Scorecard, which is available at citizenaction-il.org/scorecard.

Citizen Action/Illinois is the state’s largest public progressive interest organization, dedicated to advocating for healthcare access, economic justice, and consumer rights. Through grassroots organizing and coalition-building, we work to ensure policies that protect Illinois families, seniors, and communities.

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