What to know about the race for Illinois governor
Incumbent Governor JB Pritzker is facing Republican nominee Darren Bailey and independent candidate Collin Corbett in a rematch of the 2022 gubernatorial election.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, seeking a rare third term as Illinois governor, squares off with Republican nominee Darren Bailey and independent candidate Collin Corbett.Why does this sound familiar?Pritzker was first elected in 2018, and this year’s contest presents a rematch of his 2022 reelection victory when he beat Bailey by nearly 13 percentage points.Why does this race matter?The governor serves as the state’s chief executive officer, helping set the legislative agenda for the…
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