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Pritzker Announces Third Term Bid Amid 2028 Speculation

6/25/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to declare his bid for a third term this Thursday. Since taking office in 2019, he has championed progressive initiatives, including the legalization of recreational marijuana and the safeguarding of abortion rights. As speculation mounts about his potential 2028 presidential run, the question of his running mate looms large.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to declare his bid for a third term this Thursday. Since taking office in 2019, he has championed progressive initiatives, including the legalization of recreational marijuana and the safeguarding of abortion rights. As speculation mounts about his potential 2028 presidential run, the question of his running mate looms large.