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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 on November 8, 2022. [6]
As Governor, JB Pritzker is thinking big for all of Illinois. Focusing on growing our economy and creating jobs, stabilizing state government and balancing our budget, expanding healthcare to all Illinoisans, and investing in cradle to career education.
5 days ago · 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.
Since becoming a state in 1818, 43 people have served as governor of Illinois; before statehood, it had only one territorial governor, Ninian Edwards. The longest-serving governor was James R. Thompson, who was elected to four terms lasting 14 years, from 1977 to 1991.
Jul 24, 2024 · Could Pritzker help Kamala Harris campaign? Here's what's being said about Illinois governor
Aug 20, 2024 · In his second term as governor, Democrat JB Pritzker is a rising figure in the party who gets his chance to speak at the convention tonight and highlight his state all week.
Governor JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Illinois on Jan. 14, 2019. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of the most ambitious and consequential policy agendas in state history.
The governor of Illinois is the head of state and head of government of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution. It is a directly elected position, votes being cast by popular suffrage of residents of the state.
Meet Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. I’m proud to fight for Illinois alongside Juliana Stratton, my partner in governing. She’s been a champion for criminal justice reform, gender pay equity, and stood by my side during some of the most challenging years facing the state of Illinois. Meet Juliana.
Fighting for Equity, Opportunity, and Justice. JB is working to address the disparities and systemic barriers to equality that have stood in the way of social justice for too long. READ MORE. Supporting Jobs, Small Businesses, and Our Economy.
