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By The Canadian Press

Democrat JB Pritzker wins reelection for governor in Illinois

Nov 3, 2026 | 6:01 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.

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