He became the Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois in the 2018 gubernatorial election after winning a crowded primary election. He defeated Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner in the general election on November 6, 2018, and took office on January 14, 2019. [1] . Pritzker was reelected in 2022. [6]

Governor Pritzker is working to reform our criminal justice system, end the epidemic of gun violence, prioritize mental health and defend and expand the individual and civil rights of every Illinoisan.

Jan 15, 2025 · J.B. Pritzker (born January 19, 1965, Atherton, California, U.S.) is an American Democratic politician and businessman who is governor of Illinois (2019– ). He is a member of the prominent Pritzker family, who owns the Hyatt hotel chain and is one of the wealthiest families in the United States.

Jay Robert Pritzker (born January 19, 1965) is an American businessman and politician serving as the 43rd governor of Illinois since 2019. [1] [2] [3] [4] Pritzker was managing partner and co-founder of the Pritzker Group, a private investment firm that operates middle-market service and industrial companies and invests in digital technology ...

2 days ago · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, warning of challenges ahead and presenting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.

As Chair of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, I am fighting for gender pay equity and to expand leadership opportunities for women and girls throughout our state.

Governor JB Pritzker is Illinois’ 43rd Governor, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with the highest vote share for any Democratic governor in more than 60 years. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of the most ambitious policy agendas in the nation.

2 days ago · SPRINGFIELD — While Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a no-new-taxes, belt-tightening spending proposal for Illinois on Wednesday, the prospective presidential contender spoke to a larger, national ...

Nov 8, 2022 · J.B. Pritzker (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Illinois. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 11, 2027. Pritzker (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Illinois. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Feb 21, 2024 · CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money to address the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing, while proposing tax increases that will mostly target business, including a …