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Gov. JB Pritzker Elevates National Profile at Key New Hampshire Democratic Fundraiser

The Illinois governor delivers a keynote address focused on combating authoritarianism, fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
FILE - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker waits to speak during a Democratic National Convention security briefing at the U.S. Secret Service's Chicago Field Office, in Chicago, July 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for American Progress (CAP) Action Fund on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a press conference on Feb. 28, 2025.

Overview

  • Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker headlined the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner in New Hampshire as part of efforts to build his national profile.
  • Pritzker's speech highlighted the threat of rising authoritarianism and urged Democrats to take a stronger stance against such trends.
  • The event is a strategic move in New Hampshire, which holds the nation's first primary and plays a pivotal role in shaping presidential campaigns.
  • Pritzker has not yet announced a 2028 presidential bid or decided on running for re-election as Illinois governor in 2026.
  • The governor has distinguished himself from other potential 2028 Democratic contenders, such as Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom, by taking a more direct stance against Trump-era rhetoric.