IL-GOV: Pritzker launches reelection bid for third term as Illinois gov

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Thursday launched his reelection campaign, seeking a third term in the governor’s mansion amid speculation about a future run for higher office.

“Donald Trump’s made clear he’ll stop at nothing to get his way. I’m not about to stand by and let him tear down all we’re building in Illinois,” Pritzker said in a video message shared to social platform X.

“I’m running for reelection to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. I love this state, and it’s the honor of my life to serve as your Governor – to help lead through the most challenging of times and celebrate the most joyful ones together,” he added. “I’m ready for the fight ahead.”

First elected in 2018, Pritzker scored a second term by double-digits in the 2022 midterms. His 2026 reelection bid in the solidly blue state — which does not have term limits for the governorship — doesn’t come as a surprise. But it does come as questions swirl about whether the governor could jump into the 2028 field for president.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5370730-jb-pritzker-reelection-bid-third-term-illinois/

[indigovalley]

1. My governor is expected to do the same..

and he is likely to win but it may be an ugly battle. We have a large amount of MAGA in Minnesota and unlike the national polls a recent statewide poll showed they still have a 45% approval rate for Trump which is just crazy. Currently the amount of negative attacks on Tim Walz is over the top including insinuating he is a murderer or criminal. I really want him to come out swinging at Trump like Gov Pritzker is doing. I really like both of them and hope they both run in 2028.

I can't imagine Minnesota with a Republican MAGA governor. All the things that make my state an outstanding, beautiful place to live would be demolished forever.