Overview

• The governor’s shortlist includes State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, Deputy Governor Andy Manar, ex-House leader Christian Mitchell and State Sen. Lisa Hernandez
• Pritzker says his primary criterion is that a lieutenant governor must be ready to assume the governorship if called upon
• The Illinois Latino Agenda and allied groups are urging a Hispanic running mate to ensure Latino priorities are reflected
• An Emerson College Polling survey found just 2 percent of Democratic voters view Pritzker as a preferred 2028 presidential contender
• Candidates for the 2026 primary can begin gathering signatures on August 5 to qualify for the March ballot