He won the crowded Democratic primary for governor of Illinois in the 2018 gubernatorial election. He defeated Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner in the general election on November 6, and took office on January 14, 2019. [1] . During his governorship, Pritzker has focused on fiscal policy, education, healthcare, and criminal justice reform.

Governor Pritzker is working to reform our criminal justice system, end the epidemic of gun violence, prioritize mental health and defend and expand the individual and civil rights of every Illinoisan.

Jan 15, 2025 · J.B. Pritzker (born January 19, 1965, Atherton, California, U.S.) is an American Democratic politician and businessman who is governor of Illinois (2019– ). He is a member of the prominent Pritzker family, who owns the Hyatt hotel chain and is one of the wealthiest families in the United States.

3 days ago · In his State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., warned against authoritarianism, saying “it took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle ...

3 days ago · Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker outlined his plan to address a $3 billion budget gap, prioritizing key investments in education, infrastructure, and public safety. Reactions to the governor's budget ...

4 days ago · Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a combined State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Below is a transcript of the speech. ... Illinois is home to one of best community college systems in the nation – third largest in size and still growing. Last fall, enrollment at Illinois community ...

Governor JB Pritzker is Illinois’ 43rd Governor, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with the highest vote share for any Democratic governor in more than 60 years. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of the most ambitious policy agendas in the nation.

4 days ago · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a stern message, naming both President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his State of the State address, as he said he is "watching with a foreboding ...

2 days ago · "JB Pritzker is the leading voice right now on, especially in the gubernatorial role, in Democratic politics against Donald Trump," Duarte said. Pat Brady is a former Illinois Republican Party ...

4 days ago · But Pritzker, a frequent Trump critic who’s yet to say whether he’ll seek a third term in 2026, spent a substantial portion of his roughly 35-minute speech in the Illinois House chamber ...