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Governor · IL · Democratic candidate · 2026

JB Pritzker

Democratic candidate for governor of Illinois

Illinois’ governor and a former business leader focused on family costs, reproductive rights, education and a transition to clean energy.

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StateIllinois
OfficeGovernor
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where JB stands.

Campaign position

Lower family costs through tax and child-care support

  • Backs family tax relief, more affordable child care and prescription-cost reductions as part of his affordability agenda

Campaign position

Expand affordable medical and mental-health care

  • Backs affordable health coverage, mental-health services and maternal care, including midwife and doula coverage

Campaign position

Build a clean-energy economy by 2050

  • Backs Illinois’ transition to 100% clean energy by 2050, manufacturing training and investment in emerging technologies

Campaign position

Expand early education and college scholarships

  • Backs early-childhood education, vocational training and expanded MAP and AIM High scholarships

Campaign position

Support small businesses and infrastructure investment

  • Backs business accelerators, streamlined permitting and investment in roads, bridges and schools

Campaign position

Protect abortion access and expand contraception

  • Backs state reproductive-rights safeguards and access to birth control through pharmacists without a doctor’s visit

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Effective January 2026

    Accomplishment

    Ended Illinois’ state grocery tax

    Signed legislation eliminating the state’s 1% grocery tax from January 2026. Local grocery taxes can still apply.

  • Experience

    Illinois governor

    Serves as Illinois’ governor and is seeking reelection in 2026.

  • Experience

    Business leader

    Led a business that employed thousands of people before entering state government.

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