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Governor of Illinois
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
JB Pritzker (Democrat) has been governor of Illinois since January 14, 2019. JB Pritzker won re-election in 2026.
| Governor | JB Pritzker (D) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 14, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| JB Pritzker (D) | 60.1% | 2,456,413 |
| Darren Bailey (R) | 36.6% | 1,495,307 |
| Collin Corbett (I) | 3.4% | 137,382 |
88% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave JB Pritzker a >99% chance and Darren Bailey a <1% chance (Safe D).
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