JB Pritzker
Governor & Lieutenant Governor, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic. Incumbent.
Campaign site (jbpritzker.com)
Running on
Seeking a third term with running mate Christian Mitchell, a former state representative and deputy governor. His campaign points to his record on education funding, youth mental health, workforce development, climate programs, job creation, and balanced budgets, and says he will keep protecting reproductive rights and other freedoms from federal rollbacks.
Background
Businessman and venture capitalist who co-founded Pritzker Group Venture Capital and the Chicago tech incubator 1871 before winning the governorship in 2018.
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