JB Pritzker Incumbent
Democrat · Running for re-election · Governor
Background
JB Pritzker (D) has served as Governor of Illinois since 2019 and won re-election in 2022. Before politics he was a businessman and investor. Stated priorities include tax policy, reproductive rights, cannabis policy, and economic development.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
Issue Positions
- Economy
-
Supports progressive tax policy, infrastructure investment, and raising the minimum wage. Emphasizes fiscal stabilization and job creation.
- Healthcare
-
Supports expanding affordable healthcare access and protecting reproductive healthcare. Backs coverage expansion.
- Immigration
-
Supports welcoming immigrants and protections for undocumented residents. Backs state-level access to services.
- Climate/Environment
-
Supports aggressive climate action, clean energy, and emissions reductions. Signed clean energy legislation targeting carbon-free power.
- Gun Policy
-
Supports expanded background checks, red flag laws, and an assault weapons ban. Signed a state assault weapons ban.
- Education
-
Supports increased public school funding, universal pre-K, and college affordability. Backs student debt relief and early childhood education.