{"id":2451360,"date":"2025-06-24T14:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-jb-pritzker-to-announce-hes-running-for-a-third-term\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T14:19:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:19:47","slug":"gov-jb-pritzker-to-announce-hes-running-for-a-third-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-jb-pritzker-to-announce-hes-running-for-a-third-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. JB Pritzker to announce he&#8217;s running for a third term"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgov-jb-pritzker-to-announce-hes-running-for-a-third-term%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2451360&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to announce his candidacy for a third term, a historic move as he would be the first governor in the state to seek a third term in over 30 years.This decision is viewed by many political analysts as a strategic step towards a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-sky-hypocrisy-newsom-vacations-in-state-he-put-on-no-travel-list\/\" title=\"Big Sky Hypocrisy: Newsom Vacations in ... He Put on No-Travel List\">potential presidential bid<\/a> in the future. Pritzker&#8217;s campaign will officially kick off with events in Chicago and Springfield, where Democratic supporters have been invited, indicating a significant announcement is imminent.<\/p>\n<p>Pritzker&#8217;s tenure has seen a rise in his national profile, with speculation about him being considered as a running mate for then-vice President Kamala Harris in the 2020 elections. His advocacy for various progressive issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-education-department-buys-training-from-dem-consulting-firm\/\" title=\"...en Education Department Buys Training From Dem Consulting Firm\">including abortion rights<\/a> and his vocal opposition to former President Donald Trump, positions him as a significant figure within the Democratic Party. Illinois has no term limits for governors, allowing Pritzker to extend his leadership, especially as other veteran democratic leaders in the state retire, paving the way for new political dynamics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pritzker to announce he is running for a third term: Report<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2137889\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jb-pritzker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">JB Pritzker<\/a> (D-IL) will be running for a third term, making him the first governor in the state to seek a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> third term<\/a> in more than 30 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many political strategists see Pritzker&rsquo;s bid for a third term as governor as a strategic step <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3399583\/democratic-2028-contenders-fill-calendars-high-profile-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">toward a run <\/a>for the White House.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3452459\/north-carolina-democrats-embargo-israel\/\">North Carolina Democrats seek embargo of U.S. military aid to Israel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3452517\/al-green-trump-impeachment-resolution-house-vote\/\">Al Green&#8217;s Trump impeachment resolution killed in bipartisan House vote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3452439\/illegal-immigration-trump-deportation-rasmussen-poll\/\">Still winning: Over 80% back Trump&rsquo;s deportation of criminal illegal immigrants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Pritzker will make the announcement for his reelection bid during in-person events in Chicago and Springfield,&nbsp;sources close to his campaign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2025\/06\/24\/pritzker-third-term-decision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">told <\/a>the <em>Chicago Tribune<\/em>. While exact details remain under wraps, Democratic supporters were invited on Monday to attend a campaign event, signaling a major announcement on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p>Pritzker&rsquo;s third-term bid is historic. He would be the first Illinois governor to pursue a third term since Republican Gov. Jim Thompson, who served four terms from 1977-1991. Illinois places no term limits on governors, and Pritzker continues to define the state&rsquo;s Democratic Party, having spent millions of his own money on building up the party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the governor&rsquo;s profile has steadily risen on the national stage. He was floated as a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3100499\/pritzker-works-to-clarify-whether-hes-being-vetted-for-harris-running-mate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> running mate for then-Vice President Kamala Harris<\/a> during the 2020 election cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The governor has also taken increasingly bold stances on national issues. He has championed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/977551\/pritzker-touts-states-abortion-laws-in-pitch-to-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">abortion<\/a> access, lobbied aggressively for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3125362\/jb-pritzker-declares-malort-the-unofficial-shot-of-dnc-in-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Democratic National Convention <\/a>to be held in Chicago, and&nbsp;has spoken out sharply against President Donald Trump. Pritzker said his role as Illinois governor gives him the &ldquo;bully pulpit&rdquo; to speak out against Trump.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3450554\/trump-handcuffed-2028-maga-successors-iran-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TRUMP &lsquo;HANDCUFFED&rsquo; 2028 MAGA SUCCESSORS TO HIM WITH IRAN ATTACK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The bully pulpit that I get as governor gives me the opportunity at least to speak to what I think that our common American values are, and we are the center of the country, the heart of the country,&rdquo; Pritzker said. &ldquo;So it gives me that opportunity to talk about what I think is happening in the country and the dangers that I think we&rsquo;re facing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>His pending announcement will come <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >amid broader political shifts<\/a> as longtime Democratic figures such as Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)&nbsp; have announced their retirements, leading Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to eye Durbin&rsquo;s Senate seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2137889\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2137889\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pritzker to announce third-term run: Report indicates Gov. 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