'I Don't Shy Away From a Fight': Pritzker's Run for Atypical Third Term Fits Unprecedented Times

Illinois Freedom Caucus says working families in Illinois pay more

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has publicly announced its opposition to Governor J.B. Pritzker's bid for a third term, citing his policies as contributors to the increased cost of living for working families in the state. This announcement was made on the social media platform X.According to the Illinois Freedom Caucus, Pritzker's tax policies are creating financial difficulties for residents, particularly affecting the middle class and small busin…

Pritzker, 2026 bid, times all atypical

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'I don't shy away from a fight': Pritzker's run for atypical third term fits unprecedented times

Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged that President Donald Trump's reelection was a factor in his decision to seek a third term. "I don't shy away from a fight," he told reporters.

2026 field may grow as gubernatorial hopefuls challenge Pritzker

(The Center Square) – Three men had already announced campaigns for governor when J.B. Pritzker launched his bid for a third term last week, but the field of candidates is

National speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker says

Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker began his third campaign for governor on Thursday, but much of the buzz around his 2026 campaign announcement focused on 2028. Pritzker made four stops around the state to launch his campaign, fielding questions about any future interest in the presidency and what is driving him to run for what would be a historic third term. In his final stop in Springfield on Thursday evening, …

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“I ran for governor in 2018 to change our story,” Governor JB Pritzker told a Chicago crowd on Thursday as he announced his bid for a third term. “I ran for governor in 2022 to keep telling our story. And I am running for governor in 2026 to protect our story.”