The Illinois governors race is now set after last nights primary elections. Its going to be a downstate farmer in Republican Darren Bailey. Unlike Bailey and his four other rivals, Irvin avoided talking about abortion or saying whether he voted for Trump. "Ill face anybody on the other side of the aisle and well win," Pritzker said. The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Illinois on June 28, 2022. Others simply took the reins of family-run companies, expanding their reach. Jim Hagerty covers general news,schools, and courts. Were his visits this summer to New Hampshirehome of one of the first primary contests of the presidential seasonand Floridaa swing state run by another governor with a large platform and his own thinly veiled White House ambitionssigns of his own national aspirations? Contact him atjhagerty@rrstar.comand@jimhagerty. While there are only a few Democratic candidates for governor, there are eight Republicans who have filed to run against incumbent Gov. That easily surpasses the annual municipal budget for Arlington Heights, Illinois, the possible future home to the Chicago Bears. Everything we care about is under siege by a racist, misogynist, homophobic, xenophobic president in Washington, DC, and his local silent partner, Governor Bruce Rauner, Pritzker would warn in speeches during that run (a description Rauner bristled at). The Illinois governors race is now set after last nights primary elections. Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Emily Johnson (R) Christopher Roper (R) Keisha Smith (R) Cheryl Erickson (R) Lieutenant Governor General election General election for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois This is one of 36 gubernatorial elections taking place in 2022. J. No one in politics spends like Pritzker. He has said hes not afraid of any rival heading into November. Darren Bailey isnt a household name in Illinois but he still won the Republican primary. Two Republican candidates for Illinois governor blasted Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking the weekend to campaign in New Hampshire. He sued Pritzker over a stay-at-home order the governor issued, and was escorted off the floor of the Legislature for refusing to wear a mask. Here he is last night, giving his own victory speech to a roomful of supporter at a downstate Effingham convention hall. This was the best raw percentage of the vote received by a Democrat for governor since 1960. Before his 2022 win, he ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2018 before winning a statehouse seat two years later. Richard Irvin launches new message in battle for GOP governor nomination: A vote for Bailey is a vote for Pritzker. Almost all of the top self-funders thus far are white men, illustrating how the racial wealth gap can trickle down from corporate America to Congress and governor's mansions. Pitbull is a pal, Carbone is for dinner, and. We also wanted to know or did we? Rockford business owner Eli Nicolosi, whos the current chairman of the Winnebago County Republican Party, is running against longtime member of the Illinois Senate, Dave Syverson, of Cherry Valley. JB Pritzkers campaign is urging Republican rival Darren Bailey to vow to accept the results of the Nov. 8 Foster is running against Republican Catalina Lauf. They want that kind of fire sometimes, Rivera added. Bailey put his name on a resolution designed to carve Chicago out of the Land of Lincoln as a 51st state. J.B. Pritzker in November 2022. Pritzkerwho has retained consistent favorability around 50% in Illinois (51% in late July), in part by improving the states long-mismanaged financeshas made the most of his mandate. Pritzker defeated a much lesser-known rival, Beverly Miles, for the nomination. Darren is just the man to take on and defeat one of the worst governors in America, J.B. Pritzker. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, will go head-to-head in November. The 2022 Illinois primary election is almost here. Gov. Sheriff David Snyder announcedin Januarythat he would not seek re-election after serving as sheriff since 1998. Pritzker is expected to win against one challenger: Beverly Miles. Its going to be a downstate farmer in Republican Darren Bailey. In a concession speech Tuesday, Richard Irvin criticized Gov. Lamont's fortune, per the Mirror, comes from a variety of sources, including telecommunications, the work of his wife, Annie Lamont, a co-founder of a venture capital firm, and generational wealth. On the Democratic ballot are Alexi Giannoulias, David H. Moore, Anna M. Valencia, and Sidney Moore. But he also spent a lot on the Republican primary in Illinois, and in doing so became the face of a controversial strategy that has seen some Democrats meddling in GOP races with designs on a more beatable opponent. Some of the candidates have begun to recoup or forgive some of the funds they lent to their campaigns. Not pictured is Max Solomon. Pritzkers swing through New Hampshire also included a range of East Coast stops, including rallying for Maine Gov. The three billionaires Pritzker, Griffin and Uihlein have a long history of clashing politically in Illinois and elsewhere. They are related to the North Park Fire Protection District, Northwest Fire Protection District, River Bluff Nursing Home, Pecatonica/Seward Assessment District, Village of Durand, City of Loves Park, Lena-Winslow School District Board of Education, and the Orangeville School District. Pritzker told me it was impossible not to be worried that members of the increasingly extreme GOP had momentum on their side., Let me analogize this to the early days of the end of the Weimar Republic, Pritzker told me, and just say that we need to make sure that all of us are speaking out and speaking out as loudly as possible in this moment.. Results will begin to display after polls close at 7 p.m. CLICK OR TAP TO RETURN TO MASTER ELECTION RESULTS LIST. Two Republicans are seeking nominations in the 89th District: State Rep. Tony McCombie, of Savanna; and Victoria Onorato, of Bryon. Web22 candidates have together pumped nearly $433 (and counting) of their own money into 2022 midterm races. J.B. Pritzker this fall? DeVore, 53, of Greenville, a small town in Bond County located about 50 miles east of St. Louis, is a father of 19-year-old triplets. It's great to win the primary, but if you can't win the general election, then it's all for naught," said former Illinois Gov. The newly drawn 11th District contains portions of Belvidere and Boone County. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois. They are Thomas DeVore, of Greenville; David Shestokas, of Orland Park; and Steve Kim, of Deerfield. In a statement to The Associated Press, Griffin criticized Pritzker for "interfering" in the GOP primary, saying "spending tens of millions of dollars in cahoots with his cronies attacking the most successful Black political leader in Illinois is despicable." He represents the cadre of folks that are like, I want you to fight. As for the source of their fortunes, some are clear beneficiaries of generational privilege, boasting connections to some of America's most famous brands. Bailey has a right to feel good about his primary win. As GOP gubernatorial hopefuls crisscross the state duking it out for the nomination, incumbent Gov. Plus, Pritzker, as a successful businessman and an heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, has the luxury of nearly unlimited resources to spend as he sees fit politically even, conceivably, on a presidential run. This is one of 36 gubernatorial elections taking place in 2022. The other candidates seeking the GOP nomination are businessman Gary Rabine, venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, former state Sen. Paul Schimpf and attorney Max Solomon. Lamon retired after founding a large-scale solar company that was purchased by Koch Industries, Inc., last year. Griffin spent about $50 million against a constitutional amendment Pritzker proposed that would have implemented a graduated income tax. Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was in downstate Lewisville Tuesday to cast his vote. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images, underscoring a little-appreciated truth in politics. Hes one of the 10 richest people in the state he leads; his cousin Thomas Pritzker is one of the six richest. Weve become a laughing stock. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, will go head-to-head in November. The overall margin of victory in 2022 for Pritzker was 12.5% while in 2018 Pritzker won by 15.7%, which is a 3.2% decrease for Pritzker. personally invested significant amounts of her wealth, nable to win an almost assured shot at becoming Nebraska's next governor. Hes built a progressive record and is willing to throw barbs. WebIn the general election, Pritzker won re-election with 54.9% of the vote, 0.4% better than he won in 2018. SPRINGFIELD Republican voters in Illinois will choose from six candidates to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. We are running a campaign against Republicans, whoever that nominee is going to be. The mayor of Aurora instead focused on issues such as crime in Chicago and legislation signed by Pritzker that he said made policing harder. Sometimes, we do need to fight back. The only modern political parallels to Pritzker's spending spree are Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer, both of whom tapped into their personal fortunes for their famously failed 2020 presidential runs. Darren is just the man to take on and defeat one of the worst governors in America, J.B. Pritzker. Trump endorsed him at a rally Saturday night in Mendon. But with victory possibly in his grasp, Bailey told his Facebook followers over the weekend that his candidacy will usher in a new era of conservatism that will transform Illinois and Chicago. J.B. Pritzker goes after billionaire Ken Griffin and his candidate, Richard Irvin. Tell us about who Kathy Salvi is. Griffin reacted to the defeat with a bitter statement that didnt mention Bailey, hit the Democrats for spending big money in the GOP primary and still vouched for Irvin as the Republicans best hope this fall against Pritzker. I wasnt wishy-washy about itPeople knew what they were getting, or at least in me. implemented a law to raise the states minimum wage, sweeping package to address climate change, Trumps Relationship With Jared and Ivanka. JB Pritzker on crime in recent campaign ads. Miles is the first Democrat to challenge Pritzker. Every blemish that you have and anything youve done in your lifetime is going to be expanded by a thousand because of this business and how its run, Durkin said last Thursday. Oct. 17, 2022, 5 a.m. CT. President Joe Biden greets Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (Juliana Stratton) faces Democratic challenger Beverly Miles (Karla Shaw). Griffin backs Irvin and Uihlein supports Bailey. We are running a campaign against Republicans, whoever that nominee is going to be. J.B. Pritzker in November 2022. JB Pritzker (Juliana Stratton) faces Democratic challenger Beverly Miles (Karla Shaw). During his campaign, Bailey built his Facebook persona and used the social media platform as a daily venue for chats from inside the study of his rural Clay County home nearly 250 miles south of Chicago. Herbster repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Johnson, too, failed to beat Dixon for the GOP's gubernatorial nomination. Pritzkers swing through New Hampshire also included a range of East Coast stops, including rallying for Maine Gov. J.B. Pritzker waves at the crowd during the 51st Annual Pride Parade on the North Side, Sunday, June 26, 2022. But heres the reality: Pritzker spent $170 million to get elected in 2018, and right now, Bailey doesnt have any hope, short of winning the lottery, of being able to invest that kind of money into his campaign. Hes one of the worst, Trump bellowed to more than 2,000 supporters at a thunderstorm-shortened campaign rally near Quincy as Bailey stood alongside him, What's happening: The Democrat is slated to speak at the Granite State's annual party convention on Saturday, fueling speculation that his sights are set on Next Up In Politics They are former state Rep.John Cabello, of Machesney Park, and Roscoe Village PresidentMark W. Szula. And I can assure you that ever since those days, Illinois has plummeted. The Illinois governors race is now set after last nights primary elections. Trone won his reelection against Republican Neil Parrott, facing down a challenge after redistricting left him in a much more competitive seat. Louisiana Senator: Our Maternal Death Rates Are Only Bad If You Count Black Women, If you correct our population for race, were not as much of an outlier as itdotherwise appear., Inside Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushners Gilded Florida ParadiseFar From Donald Trump or 2024, Chaos lingers at the periphery, but the Trump-Kushner marriage is thriving in exile. If the election deniers win, what will happen to democracy? Democrats seemed to be casting about for leaders who could do that, who could speak forcefully to the danger of the moment. Pritzker has defended his actions, saying an ad attacking Irvin is "telling the truth.". Shes married to former state Representative Al Salvi, who was the GOPs nominee for U.S. Senate way back in 1996, when Dick Durbin had his first successful Senate run. The Milwaukee Bucks executive, who is the son of the NBA franchise's co-owner Marc Lasry, immediately endorsed Lt. Gov. Hes more measured than the more progressive left. The governor's great-grandfather is Thomas Lamont, a chief executive of JP Morgan. 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Kay Ivey in a GOP primary. Uihlein, a founder of the office supply company Uline Inc., is a major Trump supporter who has a long record of donating to far-right candidates and groups. Six Democrats are vyingto succeed Cheri Bustos, whos decided not to seek re-election. Jesse Sullivan, 37, is seeking the Grand Old Party's nomination in an effort to unseat incumbent Gov. The overall margin of victory in 2022 for Pritzker was 12.5% while in 2018 Pritzker won by 15.7%, which is a 3.2% decrease for Pritzker. Illinois House of Representatives 89thDistrict. Those candidates areJerry Evans, Andrea Heeg, Catalina Lauf,Susan Hathaway-Altman, Cassandra Tanner Miller and Mark Joseph Carroll. WebHe was elected state Senator representing the 58th District in 2016 but chose not to run for reelection in 2020. Here is your crib sheet. J.B. Pritzker defeated GOP state Sen. Darren Bailey in Illinois' gubernatorial race. Darren is just the man to take on and defeat one of the worst governors in America, J.B. Pritzker. Richard Irvin launches new message in battle for GOP governor nomination: A vote for Bailey is a vote for Pritzker. Here is your crib sheet. If Bailey winds up winning Tuesday, voters will be embracing a Springfield novice who spent a term in the Illinois House before moving to the state Senate last year. (L-R) Richard Irvin, Darren Bailey, Jesse Sullivan, Paul Schimpf and Gary Rabine. Tony Evers in a closely-watched race. Tim Zink, a 70-year-old retiree, wore a National Rifle Association T-shirt as he cast his ballot in the northern Illinois town of McHenry for Bailey. New Hampshire? Friends, those days are coming to an end.. Not pictured is Max Solomon. JB Pritzker, and Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., at OHare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. And on the Democratic side, its billionaire Governor JB Pritzker seeking a second term. Thats when we begin the change of Illinois, and I can assure you Gov. Salvi is a long-time conservative activist and attorney from Mundelein. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in the upcoming June 28 primary. Governor J. After a somewhat-quiet offseason, the Fire are widely picked to finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and miss the playoffs again. And Sullivans extensive final weeks of campaigning show hes doing his best to try to make that happen, including attending the Trump rally in which the former president opted for Bailey. A hotel heir, a former TV doctor, a construction magnate, a former US ambassador, and the sons of two top-tier professional sports owners. Gibbons may forever be remembered for his debate stand-off with former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel. Pritzker has spent millions of dollars trying to combat those dangers, putting big money behind Democrats in local and national races. Pritzker has racked up a long list of progressive policy achievements, including some that have proved elusive or challenging for national Democrats: He and the Democratic-controlled state legislature implemented a law to raise the states minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025; introduced a number of criminal justice reforms, including a bill making Illinois the first state to end cash bail; established a sweeping package to address climate change; and helped create a firewall of state-level abortion protectionsthree years before the conservative Supreme Court eliminated that right on the federal level. The two top self-funders of the 2022 midterms, Illinois Gov. ILLINOIS (WMBD) Making a run for Governor, former State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-IL) is hoping to unseat Gov. The future of the Illinois GOP and how far right it may go lie with this months primary. He was first elected on November 6, 2018, on a joint ticket with lieutenant governor The future of the Illinois GOP and how far right it may go lie with this months primary. Polis made his fortune from founding tech companies, including an online florist that is now owned by FTD. Griffin spent about $50 million against a constitutional amendment Pritzker proposed that would have implemented a graduated income tax. It probably goes without saying, but lets say it anyway: JB Pritzker is not some scrappy underdog taking a leftist fight to the well-heeled establishment. JB Pritzker (Juliana Stratton) faces Democratic challenger Beverly Miles (Karla Shaw). Bailey is a Bible-quoting Springfield novice who hit Pritzker on the economy and crime and believes his big primary showing amounts to serious momentum that Pritzker ought to fear. Pritzker doesnt come off as a flamethrower. Oct. 17, 2022, 5 a.m. CT. President Joe Biden greets Illinois Gov. (L-R) Richard Irvin, Darren Bailey, Jesse Sullivan, Paul Schimpf and Gary Rabine. I was being attacked, he said. The 2022 Illinois primary election is coming up. J. Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Emily Johnson (R) Christopher Roper (R) Keisha Smith (R) Cheryl Erickson (R) Lieutenant Governor General election General election for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Republican Richard Irvin, a former prosecutor who was the first Black mayor of Illinois second-largest city, was seen as a top candidate when he joined the race, with financial backing from billionaire Ken Griffin. Michels failed to defeat Wisconsin Gov. Gov. JB Pritzker on crime in recent campaign ads. J.B. Pritzker. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hubbard was present during the January 6th insurrection but was never charged. The Republican made his fortune as a top executive at GE and UBS. Billionaire businessmen Ken Griffin and Richard Uihlein among the countrys biggest Republican donors have combined to pour more than $60 million into the race. The 2022 Illinois primary election is almost here. Part of that success, undoubtedly, is due to Pritzker and the Democratic Governors Association pouring millions of dollars into the GOP primary to help boost Baileys chances because they viewed him as the easiest to defeat this fall. Illinois Gov. Aviation Administration told Insider that the passenger "did not breach" the cockpit Pritzker signed a law earlier this month pushing back the primary election to June 28, 2022, due to pandemic-related delays in census data. Bailey also has aligned himself closely with Trump. WebHe was elected state Senator representing the 58th District in 2016 but chose not to run for reelection in 2020. The two top self-funders of the 2022 midterms, Illinois Gov. Republican incumbent Lori Gummow, of Loves Park, is being challenged by Michael Delgado, of Rockford. Beverly Miles is running against Gov. The mayor of Aurora instead focused on issues such as crime in Chicago and legislation signed by Pritzker that he said made policing harder. Joe Biden was struggling to get his agenda through the gridlock of Capitol Hill; Donald Trump appeared as Teflon-like as ever; and Republicans were counting down the days until the midterms. Irvin also argued that he was the only GOP candidate who could beat Pritzker in November because he could win votes from Republicans, independents and some Democrats. B. Pritzker of Illinois speaks to the crowd at an abortion rights rally on June 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. This is the first election in 24 years that Jesse Whites name isnt on the ballot for secretary of state. Robson is a land use attorney and is married to billionaire real estate magnate Ed Robson. Dolan failed to win the state's US Senate primary against the Trump-backed JD Vance. Jim Edgar. Rian Johnson, Halle Berry, and More Share Their Inspiration, From the Archive: The Man Who Kept Marilyns Secrets (1991), Listen toVFsLittle Gold MenPodcast for Unrivaled Awards-Season Coverage, 2023 Cond Nast. Griffin spent about $50 million against a constitutional amendment Pritzker proposed that would have implemented a graduated income tax. That said, the Peach State has remained her focus thus far, as she sought the Georgia governorship for a second time in 2022, ultimately being defeated. Incumbent JB Pritzker was victorious in the Democratic primary for governor and addressed supporters in Chicago Tuesday night. For the first time in more than 20 years, Stephenson County voters will elect a new sheriff. WebHe was elected state Senator representing the 58th District in 2016 but chose not to run for reelection in 2020. Pritzkers only rival in the Democratic primary is Beverly Miles. Doug Ducey backed Robson, a former member of the State Board of Regents, but she was unable to overcome former broadcaster Kari Lake, who received the all-important Trump endorsement. 11/01/2022 08:20 AM EDT. Out in the western suburbs, candidate Richard Irvin cast his ballot at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Republicans furiously point fingers after the collapse of Richard Irvin, a candidate once advertised as the best bet to compete against billionaire Gov. Pritzker is expected to win against one challenger: Beverly Miles. Asked at a forum last year if he would support Trump should he run for president in 2024, Griffin replied, "I think its time for America to move on," adding that Trump had been "pointlessly divisive.". Oz failed to hold onto an important Republican-held Senate seat, losing to Lt. Gov. Now that Bailey has won, who is he and what kind of campaign is he going to run against Pritzker? Pritzker, who is running against West Side native Beverly Miles, joined his Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, greeting voters all over Chicago. Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but dont forget about those who followed. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. We are running a tough campaign against them for the general election. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Goldman is an heir to the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, a Republican, blew out Valentine in Missouri's US Senate election, holding the seat that Sen. Roy Blunt is vacating. JB Pritzkers campaign is urging Republican rival Darren Bailey to vow to accept the results of the Nov. 8 Foster is running against Republican Catalina Lauf. Dowd received under 75,000 votes in California's jungle Senate primary. Other political self-funders haven't been so lucky underscoring a little-appreciated truth in politics that wealthy people who rely mostly on their own money to run often don't win the seats they're seeking. Theyre not MAGA. Republicans have dragged the center to the right, and we want to drag it back. B. Pritzker of Illinois speaks to the crowd at an abortion rights rally on June 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Irvin also stumbled when asked whether hed voted for Trump in 2016. Sometimes, we just need to say when something is wrong. The results of that poll, in a word: Oof. Hes one of the worst, Trump bellowed to more than 2,000 supporters at a thunderstorm-shortened campaign rally near Quincy as Bailey stood alongside him, He bankrolled a successful campaign to block Pritzker and other Democrats from changing Illinois tax structure to levy more on the highest earners. Web22 candidates have together pumped nearly $433 (and counting) of their own money into 2022 midterm races. He and incumbent Gov. Jesse Sullivan, 37, is seeking the Grand Old Party's nomination in an effort to unseat incumbent Gov. (Not enough people have read or seen The Handmaids Tale, he told me.) Irvins supporters stood by their candidate, even though a stony sense of reality appeared to have set in because of his lackluster showing in the polls. While those messages have raised Baileys standing with Republican voters, they are likely to hurt him in a general election in a place where Democrats control all statewide offices and Trump lost handily. Republicans furiously point fingers after the collapse of Richard Irvin, a candidate once advertised as the best bet to compete against billionaire Gov. The governor had a packed room last night when he delivered his victory speech and, while he talked some about his accomplishments, he really took the gloves off against Bailey, whos a hard-right, Trump-loving Republican. He and his staff were settling in after a recent move from the postmodern Thompson Center, which the state sold to Google parent company Alphabet, to a West Loop office building that had once been the regional headquarters for Pepsi. Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker. Voters will be asked to decide eight bipartisan referendums or advisory questionsin across four counties. Web22 candidates have together pumped nearly $433 (and counting) of their own money into 2022 midterm races. Life on a third straight one-year contract with the mega-talented Astros isnt bad at all. News:Vision for Rockford's 'people's park' calls for demolition, major renovation downtown. J.B. Pritzker in the Democratic primary for governor. The contribution amounts reflect both direct self-funding contributions and personal loans from candidates to their campaigns. The drastically different team is built around its All-Star cornerstone, and new players will match her intensity, Who will take on Gov. He later added, "Heres a tip and some advice for J.B. Pritzker: Start packing, friend, because on Nov. 8, youre fired.". Pritzker, 57, won the Democratic primary against former Army Major Beverly Miles with 93% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. J.B. Pritzker. More election coverage:Rockford area early voters greeted with unusual warning with their ballots, United States House of Representatives 17th Congressional District. Republicans Jennifer (Alber) Blakley and Jazmin Wingertare running against each other to be their party's nominee. January 25, 2022, 6:34 PM. unsuccesful race. The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Illinois on June 28, 2022. The ads note Baileys strident far-right positions, including being "100% pro-life," and his allegiance to former President Donald Trump qualities that may help Bailey in a Republican primary but would be a liability for a general election in a state Trump twice lost by double digits. His current term ends on January 11, 2027. Aviation Administration told Insider that the passenger "did not breach" the cockpit ILLINOIS (WMBD) Making a run for Governor, former State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-IL) is hoping to unseat Gov. As GOP gubernatorial hopefuls crisscross the state duking it out for the nomination, incumbent Gov. And tens of millions of dollars later, the state of Illinois has reached the end of a massive television and digital advertising season where competing campaigns sought to turn each other into political sawdust. McCormick lost to Oz by under 1,000 votes, a razor-thin margin that follow Trump's endorsement of the former TV doctor. (The Center Square) Though the gubernatorial primary isnt until June 2022, Republican candidates vying for their partys nomination are already looking for who will be their lieutenant governor. Bailey is a Bible-quoting Springfield novice who hit Pritzker on the economy and crime and believes his big primary showing amounts to serious momentum that Pritzker ought to fear. WBEZ politics reporter Dave McKinney is here to break down last nights results and give us a preview for the general election. We are running a tough campaign against them for the general election.