JB Pritzker
Recent media appearances
Top articles
Capitol News IllinoisDrinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycleOct 14, 2026
NPR Illinois6 takeaways from the only gubernatorial debate between Gov. Pritzker and Darren BaileyOct 14, 2026
WBEZ6 takeaways from the only gubernatorial debate between Gov. Pritzker and Darren BaileyOct 13, 2026
ABC7 ChicagoGov. JB Pritzker facing off against Darren Bailey once again in Illinois governor raceMar 18, 2026
Overview
JB Pritzker is the Democratic governor of Illinois and sought a third term in 2026, with Lt. Gov. Christian Mitchell as his running mate. He defeated Republican Darren Bailey in 2022 and faced him again in 2026. abc7chicago.com
Platform
- Says he will push lawmakers to pass the POWER Act, which would require data centers to supply their own power.capitolnewsillinois.com
- Says he wants no more data center tax incentives unless projects bring their own clean energy and closed-loop water systems and win local approval.nprillinois.org
- Says he opposes returning to cash bail but is open to amending the SAFE-T Act.capitolnewsillinois.com
- Says the Chicago Bears owners do not need taxpayer-funded stadium help but supports state infrastructure support.nprillinois.org
- Calls for universal health care.capitolnewsillinois.com