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Gov. J.B. Pritzker walks on stage after declaring victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022. He was challenged by Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker walks on stage after declaring victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022. He was challenged by Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey.
Supporters listen to Gov. J.B. Pritzker after he declared victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.
Supporters listen to Gov. J.B. Pritzker after he declared victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker hugs his wife M.K. Pritzker after declaring victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker hugs his wife M.K. Pritzker after declaring victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker declares victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker declares victory on election night at a rally at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.
Gov J.B. Pritzker, left, joins the Rev. Marshall Elijah Hatch during service on the final weekend before Election Day on Nov. 6, 2022, at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in East Garfield Park in Chicago.
Gov J.B. Pritzker, left, joins the Rev. Marshall Elijah Hatch during service on the final weekend before Election Day on Nov. 6, 2022, at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in East Garfield Park in Chicago.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker talks to Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker talks to Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker chats with Roseland business owner Edmund Scott during a campaign stop at Old Fashioned Donuts in the Roseland neighborhood on Nov. 4, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker chats with Roseland business owner Edmund Scott during a campaign stop at Old Fashioned Donuts in the Roseland neighborhood on Nov. 4, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker campaigns on Nov. 1, 2022, in Bellwood.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker campaigns on Nov. 1, 2022, in Bellwood.
Gov. J. B. Pritzker talks with a Du Quoin resident during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 26, 2022.
Gov. J. B. Pritzker talks with a Du Quoin resident during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 26, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on Oct. 20, 2022, as he receives an endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers at the IBEW 134 NECA In-tech Technical Institute in Alsip.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on Oct. 20, 2022, as he receives an endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers at the IBEW 134 NECA In-tech Technical Institute in Alsip.
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey prepare for their gubernatorial debate at WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2022.
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey prepare for their gubernatorial debate at WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, center, arrives at an event in downtown Chicago on Oct. 7, 2022, to promote early voting.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, center, arrives at an event in downtown Chicago on Oct. 7, 2022, to promote early voting.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, speaks as his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey listens during a debate at Illinois State University in Normal on Oct. 6, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, speaks as his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey listens during a debate at Illinois State University in Normal on Oct. 6, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the Jackson County Democrats annual dinner on Aug. 25, 2022, in Murphysboro.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the Jackson County Democrats annual dinner on Aug. 25, 2022, in Murphysboro.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. J.B. Pritzker meet with members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts Local 476 during a campaign stop on Sept. 21, 2022, in Chicago.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. J.B. Pritzker meet with members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts Local 476 during a campaign stop on Sept. 21, 2022, in Chicago.
Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts Local 476 shield themselves from the sun while waiting for a Gov. J.B. Pritzker campaign stop on Sept. 21, 2022, in Chicago.
Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts Local 476 shield themselves from the sun while waiting for a Gov. J.B. Pritzker campaign stop on Sept. 21, 2022, in Chicago.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, from left, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. J.B. Pritzker raise hands in a show of unity after speaking to supporters at a rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago on Sept. 16, 2022.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, from left, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. J.B. Pritzker raise hands in a show of unity after speaking to supporters at a rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago on Sept. 16, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton visit with members of Operating Engineers Local 150 during a campaign event on Sept. 7, 2022, in Wilmington.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton visit with members of Operating Engineers Local 150 during a campaign event on Sept. 7, 2022, in Wilmington.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits with members of Operating Engineers Local 150 during a campaign event on Sept. 7, 2022, at the William E. Dugan Training Center in Wilmington.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits with members of Operating Engineers Local 150 during a campaign event on Sept. 7, 2022, at the William E. Dugan Training Center in Wilmington.
Operating Engineers Local 150 members listen to Gov. J.B. Pritzker speak during a campaign event in Wilmington on Sept. 7, 2022.
Operating Engineers Local 150 members listen to Gov. J.B. Pritzker speak during a campaign event in Wilmington on Sept. 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits Jim Sweeney, left, president and business manager of Operating Engineers Local 150, and others, during a campaign event in Wilmington on Sept. 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits Jim Sweeney, left, president and business manager of Operating Engineers Local 150, and others, during a campaign event in Wilmington on Sept. 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton laugh while making a video before getting on their campaign bus in Elk Grove Village on Aug. 24, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton laugh while making a video before getting on their campaign bus in Elk Grove Village on Aug. 24, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker arrives to speak on Aug. 24, 2022, at Schuler Farms in downstate Lexington.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker arrives to speak on Aug. 24, 2022, at Schuler Farms in downstate Lexington.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks Aug. 24, 2022, at Schuler Farms in Lexington during the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks Aug. 24, 2022, at Schuler Farms in Lexington during the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker waves to union members as he launches a campaign bus tour outside the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Training Center in Elk Grove Village, Aug. 24, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker waves to union members as he launches a campaign bus tour outside the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Training Center in Elk Grove Village, Aug. 24, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker greets supporters at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Governor's Day on Aug. 17, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker greets supporters at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Governor’s Day on Aug. 17, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives fist bumps to parade watchers while marching in the Bud Billiken Parade on South King Drive, Aug. 13, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives fist bumps to parade watchers while marching in the Bud Billiken Parade on South King Drive, Aug. 13, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker cheers with the crowd at his primary election night party on June 28, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis Grand Horizon Ballroom in Chicago.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker cheers with the crowd at his primary election night party on June 28, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis Grand Horizon Ballroom in Chicago.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, M.K., appear on stage at the primary election night party on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, M.K., appear on stage at the primary election night party on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a primary election lunch event at Manny's deli in the South Loop, on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a primary election lunch event at Manny’s deli in the South Loop, on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a primary election lunch event at Manny's deli in the South Loop, on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a primary election lunch event at Manny’s deli in the South Loop, on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker jokes with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during a primary election lunch event at Manny's deli in the South Loop, on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker jokes with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during a primary election lunch event at Manny’s deli in the South Loop, on June 28, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, M.K., wave to people at the Pride Parade on Chicago's North Side on June 26, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, M.K., wave to people at the Pride Parade on Chicago’s North Side on June 26, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others attend a rally in Chicago's Federal Plaza on June 24, 2022, in reaction to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others attend a rally in Chicago’s Federal Plaza on June 24, 2022, in reaction to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to people gathered at a rally in Chicago's Federal Plaza on June 24, 2022, in reaction to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to people gathered at a rally in Chicago’s Federal Plaza on June 24, 2022, in reaction to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
An emotional Gov. J.B. Pritzker pauses before speaking about the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
An emotional Gov. J.B. Pritzker pauses before speaking about the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Campaign volunteers head out with signs in Chicago on May 4, 2022.
Campaign volunteers head out with signs in Chicago on May 4, 2022.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker are seen at a news conference in Chicago where they received the endorsement of several women's rights and abortion rights groups on April 25, 2022.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker are seen at a news conference in Chicago where they received the endorsement of several women’s rights and abortion rights groups on April 25, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, carrying thousands of petition signatures, arrives at the State of Illinois Board of Elections in Springfield to file for reelection on March 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, carrying thousands of petition signatures, arrives at the State of Illinois Board of Elections in Springfield to file for reelection on March 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton arrive at the State of Illinois Board of Elections to file their campaign petitions in Springfield, March 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton arrive at the State of Illinois Board of Elections to file their campaign petitions in Springfield, March 7, 2022.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces Feb. 9, 2022 the state's indoor mask mandate will be lifted by the end of the month.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces Feb. 9, 2022 the state’s indoor mask mandate will be lifted by the end of the month.
President Joe Biden, right, greets Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, and Rep. Mike Quigley at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Oct. 7, 2021.
President Joe Biden, right, greets Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, and Rep. Mike Quigley at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Oct. 7, 2021.
President Joe Biden is greeted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as he arrives on Oct. 7, 2021 at O'Hare International Airport.
President Joe Biden is greeted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as he arrives on Oct. 7, 2021 at O’Hare International Airport.
Kelsey Marx, left, and members of the Lake County Democrats, listen as Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
Kelsey Marx, left, and members of the Lake County Democrats, listen as Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton march in the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Aug. 14, 2021.
Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton march in the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on Aug. 14, 2021.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes part in an interview with the Tribune in downtown Chicago on July 20, 2021. Earlier, the governor had announced his reelection plan.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes part in an interview with the Tribune in downtown Chicago on July 20, 2021. Earlier, the governor had announced his reelection plan.
Gov. Pritzker shakes hands with Cole Caldwell, 13, of Peoria County, after his wife, M.K. Pritzker, outbid him paying $75,000 for Caldwell's champion steer during the Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 13, 2019.
Gov. Pritzker shakes hands with Cole Caldwell, 13, of Peoria County, after his wife, M.K. Pritzker, outbid him paying $75,000 for Caldwell’s champion steer during the Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 13, 2019.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot march during the Puerto Rican People's Day Parade on West Division Street in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on June 15, 2019.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot march during the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade on West Division Street in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on June 15, 2019.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife, M.K., walk off stage after dancing to “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” during inauguration celebrations at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Jan. 14, 2019, in Springfield.
J.B. Pritzker is sworn into office by Judge James Snyder at the Bank of Springfield Center on Jan. 14, 2019, in Springfield.
J.B. Pritzker is sworn into office by Judge James Snyder at the Bank of Springfield Center on Jan. 14, 2019, in Springfield.
Jefferey Bowen, center, cheers during a J.B. Pritzker election night party at the Marriott Marquis in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago on Nov. 6, 2018.
Jefferey Bowen, center, cheers during a J.B. Pritzker election night party at the Marriott Marquis in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago on Nov. 6, 2018.
J.B. Pritzker and running mate Juliana Stratton celebrate on stage at an election night party at the Marriott Marquis in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago on Nov. 6, 2018.
J.B. Pritzker and running mate Juliana Stratton celebrate on stage at an election night party at the Marriott Marquis in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago on Nov. 6, 2018.
Former President Barack Obama and then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker share the stage during a get-out-the-vote rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion on Nov. 4, 2018.
Former President Barack Obama and then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker share the stage during a get-out-the-vote rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion on Nov. 4, 2018.
Former president Barack Obama makes a campaign stop at Caffe Paradiso with then-gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker after speaking at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Sept. 7, 2018.
Former president Barack Obama makes a campaign stop at Caffe Paradiso with then-gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker after speaking at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Sept. 7, 2018.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker walks with supporters as he makes his way to vote on the first day of early voting in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2018.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker walks with supporters as he makes his way to vote on the first day of early voting in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2018.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker votes in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2018.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker votes in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2018.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker has a wrist band placed on his wrist by wife, M.K., after they voted early in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2018.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker has a wrist band placed on his wrist by wife, M.K., after they voted early in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2018.
J.B. Pritzker declares victory in the Democratic gubernatorial primary on March 20, 2018, at the Marriott Marquis.
J.B. Pritzker declares victory in the Democratic gubernatorial primary on March 20, 2018, at the Marriott Marquis.
Then-candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker, steps off his tour bus while making a campaign stop at the Filling Station in St. Charles on Feb. 5, 2018.
Then-candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker, steps off his tour bus while making a campaign stop at the Filling Station in St. Charles on Feb. 5, 2018.
Then-Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis, center, talks with then-President Donald Trump during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Dec. 13, 2018. At left is then-Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker.
Then-Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis, center, talks with then-President Donald Trump during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Dec. 13, 2018. At left is then-Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker.
Then- Gov. Bruce Rauner, right, and then-Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker address members of the audience during a televised debate in the NBC-Ch. 5 studio on Sept. 20, 2018.
Then- Gov. Bruce Rauner, right, and then-Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker address members of the audience during a televised debate in the NBC-Ch. 5 studio on Sept. 20, 2018.
Then-Democratic gubernatorial candidates J.B. Pritzker, from left, Chris Kennedy and Daniel Biss, clap before their candidate forum at WTTW on March 14, 2018.
Then-Democratic gubernatorial candidates J.B. Pritzker, from left, Chris Kennedy and Daniel Biss, clap before their candidate forum at WTTW on March 14, 2018.
J.B. Pritzker, then-candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, talks with union members after a rally at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 in Chicago on May 3, 2017.
J.B. Pritzker, then-candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, talks with union members after a rally at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 in Chicago on May 3, 2017.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J. B. Pritzker, enters as the Cook County Democratic Party hears speeches from candidates for state and local offices, June 22, 2017.
Then-gubernatorial candidate J. B. Pritzker, enters as the Cook County Democratic Party hears speeches from candidates for state and local offices, June 22, 2017.
J.B. Pritzker enters with wife, M.K., and daughter, Teddi, to announce his run for governor of Illinois at the Grand Crossing gymnasium in Chicago, April 6, 2017.
J.B. Pritzker enters with wife, M.K., and daughter, Teddi, to announce his run for governor of Illinois at the Grand Crossing gymnasium in Chicago, April 6, 2017.
J.B. Pritzker, second from left, checks his notes in 1998 while he and Howard Carroll and Jan Schakowsky await their cue to take the stage for a debate in the Democratic campaign for the 9th Congressional District. Schakowsky won the Democratic nomination for the seat vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Sidney Yates.
J.B. Pritzker, second from left, checks his notes in 1998 while he and Howard Carroll and Jan Schakowsky await their cue to take the stage for a debate in the Democratic campaign for the 9th Congressional District. Schakowsky won the Democratic nomination for the seat vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Sidney Yates.