2026 Illinois governor's race

Incumbent: JB Pritzker (Democratic)

JB PritzkerDemocratic Party (United States)96%

CCCollin CorbettParty n/a

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Implied chance of winning — live Polymarket prices

Where they stand

Expand an issue for what they've actually said, cited

Issue	Pritzker	Bailey
	Raise/keep rates	Unknown
	Unknown	Tough on crime
	Build more	Unknown
	Expand gov role	Unknown
	Pro Abortion	Protect Unborn
	New restrictions	Unknown
	Legalization path	Enforce the law
	Local discretion	Unknown
Fentanyl & drug enforcement	Unknown	Unknown
	Limit fossil fuels	Unknown
Regulation & permitting	Unknown	Unknown
	Unknown	Open Choice
	Unknown	Parental authority
	Back transition	Unknown
Social Security & Medicare	Unknown	Unknown
	Unknown	Cut spending
	Unknown	Require ID
	Expand mail voting	Unknown
	Unknown	Keep prohibited
	Allow with consent	Unknown
	Allow Trans	Unknown
DEI programs	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports LGBT Causes	Unknown
	Forgive loans	Unknown
Free speech & tech censorship	Unknown	Unknown
	Unknown	For term limits
Congressional stock trading	Unknown	Unknown
Israel	Unknown	Unknown
Ukraine aid	Unknown	Unknown
China & trade	Unknown	Unknown

[1] J.B. Pritzker’s Policies on Economic Issues
[2] Issues - Bailey for Illinois
[3] Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control | Capitol News Illinois
[4] Gov. Pritzker’s affordable housing plan tests his relationship with local leaders - Chicago Sun-Times
[5] JB Pritzker, Governor
[6] Executive and Legislative Achievements - JB Pritzker
[7] J.B. Pritzker on the Issues
[8] J.B. Pritzker on VoteMatch
[9] 2022 News-Gazette Election Questionnaire: Darren Bailey (R), governor candidate | Election Coverage | news-gazette.com
[10] Statement of JB Pritzker Governor, State of Illinois before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform U.S. House of Representatives June 12, 2025 Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the critically important topic of immigration. Governors, including those joining me today, have had to shoulder the consequences of a broken immigration system for years. I am proud of how the Great State of Illinois has responded to this challenge—creating solutions that promote public safety, treat people with dignity, support our economy, and respect the rule of law. Congress, however, must act. I hope our conversation today will be a productive step towards much needed bipartisan reforms. The crisis at the southern border in recent years has been devastating; the response from some of our political leaders even more so. As individuals fleeing poverty, violence, and persecution arrived at our border, our nation’s leaders were confronted with a choice: would we do everything possible to make the promise of America the practice of America? Some border state governors and mayors abandoned our nation’s highest ideals—instead choosing to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to treat people as pawns, busing them to states like ours in a dehumanizing attempt to leverage the crisis for political gain. The State of Illinois chose a different path. With people’s lives at stake—children, pregnant women, and the elderly who were sent to our state in the dead of night, dropped outside far from our designated intake and welcome centers, in freezing temperatures—and a federal government that was unwilling to address the national crisis in any meaningful way, we knew we could not simply ignore the suffering right in front of us. Those who were bused to Illinois were generally presented to federal law enforcement before their arrival to our state. Federal immigration laws allowed them to be released into the community as they awaited processing, but did not allow them to legally work or coordinate a place for them to stay—leaving individuals with few options in the interim. So, Illinois filled in the gaps where federal immigration policy failed, ensuring that people were not starving on our streets as they were processed through our broken immigration system, sought asylum, applied for other forms of immigration relief, or went through removal proceedings. We understand the responsibility we bear to treat people with dignity, respect, and fairness. Within two weeks of the first buses arriving in Illinois in August 2022, we issued a disaster proclamation to immediately unlock resources to help the City of Chicago, Cook County, and other jurisdictions handle the immigrants being sent to our state. As more individuals were involuntarily sent to Illinois—ultimately totaling over 50,000 people—we used a data-driven
[11] WATCH: Pritzker wants immigration enforcement, just not Trump’s way | Illinois | thecentersquare.com
[12] Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing | Capitol News Illinois
[13] U.S. border security at the center of Illinois congressional primary | Illinois | thecentersquare.com
[14] Pritzker defends energy plans against Bailey attacks at ag forum - Chronicle Media
[15] Darren Bailey proposes 'Illinois DOGE' as Republican governor's race ...
[16] Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ as Republican governor’s race focuses on spending - Chronicle Media
[17] SB2949 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[18] SB3057 | Illinois 2021-2022 | ELECTIONS VOTER PHOTO ID - Legislative Tracking | PolicyEngage
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[20] Darren Bailey (R - IL)
[21] Illinois major-party gubernatorial candidates asked about gender affirming care for minors | Local News | advantagenews.com
[22] Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory | FOX 32 Chicago
[23] Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will protect trans athletes after Supreme Court decision - CBS Chicago
[24] Illinois officials at odds on transgender sports | Illinois | thecentersquare.com
[25] Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Ensuring Illinois Remains ...
[26] Gov. Pritzker Stands Up for Students with UIC, Young Invincibles
[27] Darren Bailey Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress - U.S. Term Limits

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