He became the Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois in the 2018 gubernatorial election after winning a crowded primary election. He defeated Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner in the general election on November 6, 2018, and took office on January 14, 2019. [1] . Pritzker was reelected in 2022. [6]

17 hours ago · Gov. J.B. Pritzker is making a pitch for a $55.2 billion state budget, a task made easier given an upward revision in revenue growth. Pritzker’s budget team provided a rosier projection of an extra $1.5 billion in revenue growth, meaning he has to cover a $1.7 billion budget gap to balance the budget, rather than the $3.2 billion deficit previously estimated.

1 day ago · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his annual State of the State address on Wednesday, and he’ll have to address a potentially large budget deficit. 📺 24/7 Chicago news stream: Watch ...

23 hours ago · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his annual State of the State address from Springfield at 12 p.m. Wednesday, where he's expected to lay out his prioritizes for the next legislative session.

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.

16 hours ago · SPRINGFIELD – With an eye toward a potential third term as governor and a possible White House bid, Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday used his budget and State of the State address to outline an ...

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.

Jay Robert Pritzker (born January 19, 1965) is an American businessman and politician serving as the 43rd governor of Illinois since 2019. [1] [2] [3] [4] Pritzker was managing partner and co-founder of the Pritzker Group, a private investment firm that operates middle-market service and industrial companies and invests in digital technology ...

As Chair of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, I am fighting for gender pay equity and to expand leadership opportunities for women and girls throughout our state.

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.