Margaret Croke is a pragmatic progressive lawmaker who is dedicated to strengthening Illinois’ economic and fiscal health.Â
Margaret proudly serves as the Illinois State Representative for the 12th district, which includes Gold Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and East Lakeview. Since first being elected in 2020, Margaret has been a tireless voice for her community, working across the aisle to advocate for commonsense gun control measures, fair taxation, small business support, and affordable childcare and maternal healthcare.
Margaret strives for bipartisan solutions that protect Illinois’ working families and keep our state on a fiscally responsible path.

As your state representative, Margaret Croke is fighting to:
Protect our environment from the urgent climate crisis
Reduce gun violence and increase public safety
Expand revenue from the state and ensure fiscal responsibility
Fight for LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights