Pritzker wins third term as Illinois governor, defeating Bailey
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker won a third term in Illinois on Tuesday, beating Republican Darren Bailey, and PBS NewsHour says he is the first Illinois Democrat elected governor three times.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, won a third term on Tuesday, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected the result.
PBS NewsHour reports that Pritzker is the first Democrat elected to a third term as governor of Illinois. In remarks to supporters after the win, he said he saw signs that something may be stirring in the nation's conscience. PBS says he framed the result as hope winning out over fear.
The race was a rematch of 2022. The Hill reports that Bailey lost that year by more than 12 percentage points. The Hill also reports that Pritzker ran unopposed in the March primary and describes him as a possible 2028 White House contender.
NBC News describes the margin this year as comfortable. None of the reports give final vote totals.
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- NBC NewsDemocratic Gov. JB Pritzker wins a third term in IllinoisTue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST
- The HillPritzker wins third term as Illinois governorTue, Nov 3, 8:25 PM EST
- PBS NewsHourJB Pritzker says his reelection as Illinois governor shows hope is winning out over fearTue, Nov 3, 9:17 PM EST
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