Overview

• Gov. JB Pritzker officially selected former deputy governor Christian Mitchell on July 1 to replace Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is pursuing a U.S. Senate bid.
• Mitchell’s résumé includes three terms in the Illinois House, over four years as deputy governor and service as a First Lieutenant in the Illinois Air National Guard.
• Pritzker’s vetting prioritized candidates’ readiness to assume gubernatorial duties and a “heart for all the people of Illinois.”
• The choice preserves diversity on the ticket and aligns with strategic succession planning amid speculation about a future presidential campaign.
• On July 2, Pritzker and Mitchell launched their first joint campaign event at Peaches Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.