JB Pritzker

JB Pritzker's achievements as governor are substantial by any measure. He inherited a state with a $16 billion bill backlog, a credit rating near junk, and a reputation for fiscal dysfunction. Eight years later, Illinois has a balanced budget every year, nine credit rating upgrades, and a $1 trillion economy. He legalized recreational cannabis, raised the minimum wage, expanded abortion access, and passed the largest infrastructure investment in state history. His 2022 reelection with 54.6% of the vote was the strongest performance by a Democratic governor in Illinois in over six decades. Nationally, he has become a leading voice against the Trump administration, using his wealth and platform to fund Democratic causes and amplify progressive policies. His ability to blend fiscal conservatism with social liberalism has made him a unique figure in American politics.