Margaret Croke

Margaret Croke
Croke in February 2026
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 2, 2021
Preceded byYoni Pizer
Personal details
Born1991 or 1992 (age 33–34)
PartyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA)

Margaret Croke (born 1991/1992) is a Democratic politician serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 12th District. Located entirely within Chicago, the 12th District includes the neighborhoods of Lakeview East, Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Gold Coast. Prior to her election, Margaret served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). She also played key roles on Governor JB Pritzker's transition team and served as the statewide Women's outreach Director for Pritzker's 2018 gubernatorial campaign.