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Pritzker to Announce Third-Term Bid for Illinois Governor

It follows a year of national speeches at key Democratic gatherings that have fueled speculation of a future presidential bid.

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)
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Overview

  • Sources close to the governor told NBC Chicago he plans to formally declare his third-term run on Thursday.
  • Illinois state law imposes no limits on how many terms a governor can serve, clearing the way for a third bid.
  • Pritzker has stated that his decision on a gubernatorial run must come before any consideration of a presidential campaign.
  • He drew attention in February with a State of the State address comparing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to the rise of Nazi Germany.
  • He headlined the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100-Club Dinner, a speaking slot typically reserved for presidential contenders.