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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Officials react to Pritzker running for third term as Illinois Governor
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — On Thursday morning, Governor JB Pritzker officially announced that he will be running for a third term. In response, organizations and politicians around the state — and the country — are reacting to the news. The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), a political organization which supports Democratic governors and candidates across the nation, applauded Pritzker's announcement, and said they will support him running for reelection as governor of Illinois. PREVIOUSLY: Pritzker expected to announce campaign for third term as Illinois Governor on Thursday 'Gov. JB Pritzker is an effective leader who has delivered strong results for Illinois throughout his time as governor,' DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly said in a statement. 'He turned a fiscal disaster into a balanced budget — overseeing a remarkable nine credit rating upgrades — championed economic development and attracted thousands of new good-paying jobs, expanded access to affordable health care, and made historic investments in education and infrastructure.' Kelly also highlighted Pritzker's work in defending reproductive freedom and democracy. 'Illinoisans can trust him to keep standing up for their rights as he keeps the state moving forward,' Kelly continued. 'The DGA looks forward to supporting Gov. Pritzker as he continues to deliver the steady leadership that Illinoisians deserve.' Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton shared a statement of support for Pritzker on X, formally known as Twitter. Changes coming to Illinois after Pritzker signs multiple bills 'I've said it before and I'll say it again — JB Pritzker is the best Governor in the country. Today, I'm feeling proud of what we've delivered for Illinois, proud of our partnership, and most of all, proud to be his constituent. There is no better leader for the job,' Stratton said. Stratton will not be joining Pritzker as he seeks a third term. In April, she announced her intention to run for Senate; Pritzker has already endorsed Stratton. Republican lawmakers in Illinois, on the other hand, expressed concern with Pritzker's intention to run for a third term. ILGOP Chairman Kathy Salvi shared a statement following Pritzker's announcement. 'JB Pritzker's first two terms have been nothing short of a total failure. He's prioritized illegal immigrants over Illinois families, hiked taxes, and rammed through the largest, most bloated budget in state history,' Salvi said. 'He has used and abused the fine people of Illinois, allowing heavy handed government to meddle in the lives and safety of ordinary Illinoisans. These last nearly eight years under his governance merits firing not rehiring. While businesses and families flee, Pritzker sees Illinois as nothing more than a stepping stone for the White House.' PREVIOUSLY: House Democrats pass $55.2 billion state budget hours before deadline Similarly, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie said that Pritzker's third term would follow his last eight years as governor. 'We know what to expect – agency mismanagement, regressive taxation, and record spending. Illinois families need a governor for all people who understands true bipartisanship and growing our economy,' McCombie said in a statement. State Representative Regan Deering also issued a statement following Pritzker's announcement. Deering said Illinois does not want another four years of Pritzker's leadership — and added that many people are leaving the state. 'Under Pritzker's leadership, Illinois families have endured crushing taxes, skyrocketing prices, surging crime, and the collapse of core public services. Record spending has led to record waste. That's not compassion, it's failure,' Deering said. 'We should be lifting people out of poverty, not locking them into it. We should be creating jobs and driving growth, not exploding Medicaid rolls and taxing working families to pay for it. We should be empowering people, not growing bureaucracy.' 'Illinois has always been kind of a transactional state': Political science professor weighs in on Madigan sentencing Pritzker announced his intention to run for a third term in a video online. He said during his time as Governor, he's balanced seven straight budgets, raised the minimum wage and capped the cost of insulin, among other accomplishments. 'We don't just talk about problems. In Illinois, we solve them,' Pritzker said. If he wins, he will make history as the first Democratic Governor in Illinois to serve more than two terms. The primary will take place in March and a general election will be held in November. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
JB Pritzker announces re-election campaign for Illinois governor
The Brief Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday he's running for a third term, highlighting gains in fiscal stability, abortion access, and worker protections. He launched his campaign with a statewide tour and a video contrasting Illinois' progress with Washington's dysfunction. Pritzker, seen as a possible 2028 presidential candidate, may need a new running mate as Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton runs for U.S. Senate. CHICAGO - Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he will run for a third term, pledging to build on the economic and social progress his administration has made since taking office in 2019. Pritzker, 60, launched his campaign with a video titled "Keep Illinois Moving Forward," positioning the state's gains under his leadership — from balanced budgets to abortion access — as a stark contrast to what he called "chaos in Washington." "These days, Illinois is standing at the center of the fight: the fight to make life more affordable, the fight to protect our freedoms, the fight for common sense," Pritzker said in a statement. "We don't just talk about problems. In Illinois, we solve them. Because we know government ought to stand up for working families and be a force for good, not a weapon of revenge. Pritzker addressed a crowd of his supporters at a rally Thursday morning at Grand Crossing Park in Chicago, the site of his initial campaign launch in 2017. Pritzker begins his re-election push with a two-day tour across the state that includes stops in Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Belleville, and West Frankfort. Illinois does not impose term limits on governors. The last governor to serve three terms was Republican Jim Thompson, who held office from 1977 to 1991. Dig deeper While speculation has grown about Pritzker's plans for another run next year, his name has been thrown around as a potential presidential candidate in 2028. Running for re-election as governor could make for awkward timing if he tries to run for the presidency halfway through a third term. Pritzker, 60, was first elected in 2018, defeating one-term incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican. During his first term, he oversaw the passage of several progressive measures, from recreational marijuana legalization, codifying abortion rights, and a $50 billion infrastructure package. He also led the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other pieces of legislation have been controversial, especially among more conservative voters. The state did away with cash bond, a reform critics have argued would allow people accused of crimes to be set free from jail. The governor also pushed for a change in the state's personal income tax code to allow for a graduated rate system, but voters rejected the proposal in 2020. The governor went on to easily win re-election in 2022 over former downstate Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey. The other side ILGOP Chairman Kathy Salvi released the following statement after Pritzker's announcement: "JB Pritzker's first two terms have been nothing short of a total failure. He's prioritized illegal immigrants over Illinois families, hiked taxes, and rammed through the largest, most bloated budget in state history. He has used and abused the fine people of Illinois, allowing heavy handed government to meddle in the lives and safety of ordinary Illinoisans. These last nearly eight years under his governance merits firing not rehiring. While businesses and families flee, Pritzker sees Illinois as nothing more than a stepping stone for the White House." Big picture view Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune who is worth about $3.7 billion according to Forbes, has also been making more of a name for himself on the national stage in recent months. He's earned headlines for calling out "do nothing Democrats" during a speech in New Hampshire, a key primary election state, and going on late night talk shows. Earlier this month, he appeared with two other Democratic governors in front of the U.S. House Oversight Committee to field questions about Illinois' sanctuary city laws originally passed under his predecessor. He excoriated House Republicans after the hearing for accomplishing "nothing" after hours of partisan back-and-forth jabs. Pritzker has also been a frequent and vocal critic of President Donald Trump. Most recently, Pritzker compared the Trump administration to the Nazi regime during his budget address in February. He also called out Trump's accelerating of immigration enforcement around the state, including Chicago. Trump has at times returned fire. Earlier this month, when fielding questions about his immigration policies, Trump called Pritzker "probably the worst in the country." Another campaign for governor also means that Pritzker will likely have to select a new running mate because his current lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, is running for an open U.S. Senate seat. The Source The information in this story came from Gov. JB Pritzker's office and previous FOX 32 reporting.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces he's running for a third term
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced he is running for a third term Thursday morning. Pritzker posted a video announcing his run on his official website at 8 a.m. Pritzker was first elected to office in 2018. He defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. In 2022, Pritzker won a second term in office, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. There has been speculation in recent months that he might run for president in 2028, particularly following a speech in April in which he took to task both President Trump and the shortcomings within his own Democratic Party. Pritzker has been one of the most outspoken critics of President Donald Trump. Most recently, Pritzker called Trump's immigration policies an "abuse of power." "We will not participate in abuses of power," Pritzker said after the Trump administration deployed the National Guard during anti-ICE protests in LA. "We will not violate court orders. We will not ignore the Constitution. We will not defy the Supreme Court. We will not take away people's right to peacefully protest. We also respect and expect this administration to respect the traditions and legal precedents that dictate how and when our National Guard and military are deployed." The governor has an event Thursday morning at 10 a.m. on the South Side of Chicago formally launching his campaign and a statewide tour.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce run for third term this week, source says
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will announce this week that he is running for a third term, a person familiar with the governor's plans confirmed Tuesday. The announcement will take place on Thursday, the sources said. Pritzker, a Democrat, was first elected to office in 2018, defeating incumbent Republican Gov. Brue Rauner. In 2022, Pritzker won a second term in office, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. There has been speculation in recent months that he might run for president in the future — particularly following a speech in April in which he took to task both President Trump and the shortcomings within his own Democratic Party.
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Pritzker Expected to Seek Third Term as Illinois Governor
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, the billionaire Democrat and vocal critic of President Donald Trump, is expected to announce a bid for a third term on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Pritzker is on many lists of potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028, so his decision on whether to run again for governor has drawn local and national interest.
