The capital city was the last stop of the day for Gov. JB Pritzker as he formally announced the launching of his re-election campaign for 2026.

GLEN CARBON With a pledge to continue standing up for local families, State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) today announced her campaign for re-election

With J.B. Pritzker announcing he's seeking a third term as governor of Illinois, many are asking: How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term as Illinois governor, emphasizing balanced budgets, minimum wage increases and abortion rights protection while becoming a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump.

Tucked away in a spacious eventroom in Skokie’s Sketchbook Brewing Company on Sunday afternoon, residents of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District shared drinks, laughs and conversations with eight prospective Democratic candidates who could rewrite the district’s political future for years to come.

The Democratic incumbent returned to the Grand Crossing Park Field House where he launched his first run for governor in 2017, making his case for another term.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker to seek third term in Illinois amid 2028 presidential speculation, continuing his role as a leading Democratic voice against Trump administration.

Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He’s officially making the reelection announcement Thursday in a four-stop tour that spans Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield. Should Pritzker win and serve a full term, he would become the only three-term Democratic governor in Illinois’ history.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to announce his bid for a third term amid speculation of future presidential ambitions.