JB Pritzker

Where Pritzker stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Elections, ethics & government

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

Background & priorities

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 …

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