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J. B. Pritzker on the economy of Illinois. Recorded March 2, 2022. Jay Robert "JB" Pritzker (born January 19, 1965) is an American businessman, politician, philanthropist, and attorney, serving since 2019 as the 43rd governor of Illinois. [ 1] Pritzker is a member of the wealthy Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain. [ 2]
The current governor is J. B. Pritzker, who took office on January 14, 2019. [3] List of governors. [edit] Territory of Illinois. [edit] Illinois Territorywas formed on March 1, 1809, from Indiana Territory.[4] It had only two governors appointed by the president of the United Statesbefore it became a state, and only one ever took office ...
Elections in Illinois. The 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Illinois, concurrently with the 2022 Illinois general election. Gubernatorial candidates ran on tickets with candidates for lieutenant governor.
Rod Blagojevich ( / bləˈɡɔɪ.əvɪtʃ / blə-GOY-ə-vitch; born December 10, 1956), often referred to by his nickname " Blago ", [ 2][ 3] is an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009. He was impeached, removed from office, convicted, and incarcerated for eight years on federal charges of public ...
The governor is commander-in-chief of the state's land, air and sea forces when they are in state service. Illinois is one of 13 states that does not place a term limit for governor. [c] The 43rd and current governor is J. B. Pritzker, a Democrat who took office on January 14, 2019. [5] Pritzker was re-elected in 2022 by a 12% margin.
Stratton has served as Lieutenant Governor since she and Pritzker won the 2018 gubernatorial election. From 2017 to 2019 Stratton served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She ...
George Homer Ryan (born February 24, 1934) is an American former politician who served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as secretary of State of Illinois from 1991 to 1999 and as lieutenant governor from 1983 to 1991. He was later convicted of federal racketeering ...
Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a rally to support Illinois Democrats with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on the campus of UIC on September 16, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.