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]

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.

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.

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.

3 days ago · As a freeze on federal grants ordered by President Donald Trump's administration was paused by a judge, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasted the executive order as "illegal.". Pritzker addressed ...

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 ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the election, issuing a warning that if anyone tries to “come for my people,” they will have to ...

Aug 20, 2024 · A fundraiser for President Joe Biden, Pritzker helped convince the party to hold the convention in Chicago and quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden bowed out of...

5 days ago · Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticized the Trump administration’s deportation efforts and dismissed a directive from the White House that elected officials who don’t comply could face prosecution.

Official: J.B. Pritzker - Democratic Office: Governor Email: Website: www.illinois.gov/gov Contact Information: 207 State Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: (217) 782-0244 Fax: James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph St., Suite 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 814-2121 Fax: Illinois Government Website