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Pritzker Launches Third-Term Campaign as Illinois Governor

The video positions Pritzker’s third-term run as a defense of Illinois progress in the face of President Trump’s agenda

J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party’s presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. For Republicans, the hearing is a chance to amplify an issue important to President Donald Trump and perhaps regain control of the sanctuary narrative after DHS published a list of jurisdictions it identified as hostile to immigration law enforcement, and then pulled it down after strenuous accuracy objections from targeted communities and the head of the National Sheriffs Association. Photographer: Allison Robbert/Bloomberg
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Gov. JB Pritzker announces the Illinois delegation ceremonial votes cast during the roll call for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Pritzker officially announced his third-term bid on Thursday, releasing a campaign video that defends his tenure and sets the tone for re-election.
  • He highlighted progressive milestones including seven consecutive balanced budgets, nine state credit upgrades and expanded legal protections for abortion.
  • Framing his campaign as a bulwark against President Trump, Pritzker condemned federal “chaos and craziness” and pledged to shield Illinois policies.
  • The governor begins a two-day tour with kickoff events across six cities, from Chicago to West Frankfort, to rally supporters ahead of the 2026 primary.
  • As the first Illinois governor since Jim Thompson to seek a third term, Pritzker must name a new running mate after Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched a Senate campaign.