JB Pritzker

Democrat · Candidate for Illinois Governor · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Slightly left, from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). From who donated to their 2022 campaign for governor.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

AI read of their current public record: strongly left.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly left
AbortionStrongly left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Endorsements

  • Labor unions: Illinois AFL-CIO, International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399, SEIU Healthcare, SEIU Illinois State Council
  • Organizations: Cook County Democratic Party, Equality Illinois, New Trier Democrats, End Citizens United, Giffords, Human Rights Campaign
  • Newspapers: The Chicago Crusader
  • State legislators: Jim Durkin (Republican)

More about JB Pritzker

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

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Quick answers

What party is JB Pritzker?
JB Pritzker is running as a Democrat.
Is JB Pritzker the incumbent?
Yes. JB Pritzker currently holds this office.
Who is JB Pritzker running against?
Darren Bailey, for Illinois Governor.
Is JB Pritzker liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, JB Pritzker is slightly left, from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for JB Pritzker?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare JB Pritzker's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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