STAY CONNECTED: Have the stories that matter most delivered every night to your email inbox. Subscribe to our daily local news wrap.

Democrat JB Pritzker wins reelection for governor in Illinois

Nov 3, 2026 | 7:01 PM

Democrat JB Pritzker won election Tuesday as governor of Illinois, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. Pritzker was seeking a third term. Pritzker, a billionaire businessman and an heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune, is considered a potential contender for the White House in 2028. Bailey, a former state lawmaker, also lost to Pritzker in 2022. The Associated Press declared Pritzker the winner at 8:00 p.m. EST.

The Associated Press