Incumbent: JB Pritzker (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent governor (2019–present).
Former state senator from the 55th district (2021–2023), nominee for governor in 2022, and candidate for Illinois's 12th congressional district in 2024.
Former Republican campaign strategist.
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Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Taxes & spending | |
|---|---|
| PritzkerNo public position found | Bailey Property Taxes No family should ever pay more in property taxes than their mortgage—but in Illinois, countless families do. That’s unacceptable. Families are being taxed out of their homes while politicians in Springfield keep raising spending and passing the bill to taxpayers. Darren Bailey will fight to rein in government waste, … Original: baileyforillinois.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
| PritzkerNo public position found | Bailey Making Illinois Affordable Again Darren Bailey knows that hardworking families across Illinois are struggling under the weight of high taxes, rising utility bills, and skyrocketing costs of living. As governor, he will fight to lower taxes, cut wasteful government spending, and bring real fiscal responsibility back to Springfield. Darren will … Original: baileyforillinois.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Elections, ethics & government | |
| Pritzker What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Fighting Back Against Donald Trump and MAGA Extremism Lowering Costs Expanding Quality, Affordable Healthcare Improving Education Protecting Civil Rights and Voting Rights Defending Reproductive Rights Rooting Out Corruption Delivering Opportunity Statewide Climate Leadership Growing The Economy and Attracting Jobs To Illinois Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection | BaileyNo public position found |
| Families & communities | |
| PritzkerNo public position found | Bailey Protecting Our Communities Darren Bailey is committed to restoring law and order and making our neighborhoods safe again. As governor, he will stand with law enforcement, not against them—providing the tools, training, and support officers need to do their jobs effectively. Darren will work to hold violent criminals accountable, crack down on … Original: baileyforillinois.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Background & priorities | |
| Pritzker Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Governor Pritzker has made it a priority to put money back in the pockets of Illinois families. That’s why he raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour, eliminated over $1 billion in medical debt for 500,000+ Illinoisans, lowered prescription drug costs, fought to keep utility costs in check by delivering over $800 million in rebates, and took on the insurance companies that jacked up rates. Gov. Pritzker recognizes that a state can’t get ahead while leaving workers behind. That is why he fought to enshrine the right to join a union in Illinois’ constitution. He also signed the Paid Leave for … Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Illinois AFL CIO Chicago Federation of Labor Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Associated Firefighters of Illinois Personal PAC Equality Illinois Mid America Carpenters Regional Council Painters District Council #14 Illinois State Medical Society Illinois Nurses Association IUOE Local 150 Sierra Club Illinois Chicago Firefighters Local 2 Illinois Education Association United Auto Workers Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection | BaileyNo public position found |
Platform Approach
This plan is not a dreamer’s wish list or pie-in-the-sky alternate reality. It’s a plan rooted in common sense and feasibility.
Affordability
Illinois is too unaffordable. In a recent survey, 21% of Illinoisans said the state is affordable compared to 57% who said it is too expensive.
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
No congressional voting record for: Darren Bailey, Collin Corbett, JB Pritzker. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.