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The2018 Illinois gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect thegovernor of Illinois , concurrently with the2018 Illinois general election and othermidterm elections . IncumbentRepublican governorBruce Rauner ran for re-election to a second term in office,[ 1] but was defeated byDemocratic nomineeJB Pritzker . This was one of eight Republican-held governorships up for election in a state thatHillary Clinton won in the2016 presidential election . As of 2025, this is the last Illinois gubernatorial election where the incumbent was defeated, and the last time the Governor’s office in Illinois changed partisan control.
This was the second consecutive Illinois gubernatorial election in which the incumbent unsuccessfully sought re-election, and was also the first time that two consecutive governors have been elected without prior public office experience. Rauner was one of two incumbent Republican governors to be defeated for re-election in 2018, the other beingScott Walker in neighboringWisconsin , who had lost narrowly toTony Evers . In addition, Rauner had the worst defeat for an incumbent governor in any state sinceErnie Fletcher 's defeat inKentucky's 2007 election . Rauner's 38.8% of the vote was the worst performance for an incumbent Illinois governor since1912 ; he also received the lowest raw percentage of the vote for a Republican nominee since 1912. Pritzker flipped fifteen counties that had previously voted for Raunerin 2014 .
Ultimately, Rauner lost in the most lopsided gubernatorial election sinceJim Edgar was reelected in1994 . With Pritzker winning by a margin of 15.7%, this was the biggest gubernatorial margin of victory for a Democrat since1932 . This was the first gubernatorial election in the state since 2002 where the Democrat won a majority of the vote. Pritzker only won 16 out ofIllinois 's 102 counties. However, those counties account for more than half of the state's total population. Pritzker won the traditionally DemocraticCook County which includes theChicago Metropolitan Area . Pritzker won in all but one ofChicago's collar counties , which had been more of a tossup in years prior. He was the first Democrat to carry DuPage County since 1932; meanwhile, Kane and Kendall counties had not been carried by a Democrat once during the 20th century. DeKalb County voted Democratic for the first time since 1972.
Pritzker also did well in other cities such asEast Saint Louis andChampaign , and narrowly won inPeoria . Rauner did well in most rural areas of the state, but it was not enough to put a dent into Pritzker's lead.
The primaries and general elections coincided with those for federalcongressional races and those for other state offices. The election was part of the2018 Illinois elections .Primary elections were held on March 20.
For the primary election, turnout was 25.76%, with 2,046,710 votes cast.[ 2] [ 3] For the general election, turnout was 56.15%, with 4,547,657 votes cast.[ 4] [ 3]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jeanne Ives
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Individuals Local Republican parties Chicago Republican Party[ 22] Fremont Township Republican Organization[ 23] Lake County Republican Assembly[ 24] Rock Island County Republican Party[ 25] Wauconda Township Republican Club[ 24] Wheatland Township Republican Organization[ 26] Wheeling Township Republican Organization[ 27] Organizations Newspapers and magazines Declined to endorse in primary
A November 2017 Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll found that 83% of Republican voters had never heard of Ives.[ 34] Ives' campaign's fourth-quarter fundraising totals were around $500,000.[ 35] On February 28, 2018, Ives' campaign released a new book entitledThe Governor You Don't Know: The Other Side of Bruce Rauner, authored by Chicago GOP chairman and Ives campaign chairman Chris Cleveland, with a foreword by conservative State Representative Tom Morrison.[ 36]
Rauner andIves held their first and only scheduled forum on January 29, before theChicago Tribune editorial board."[ 37] Rauner largely ignored his opponent and focused on attacking SpeakerMike Madigan , comparing him to his likely Democratic challenger,J. B. Pritzker . Ives, on the other hand, attacked Rauner for being an ineffective governor and alienating social conservatives.[ 38] Shortly after the debate, conservative Lake Forest businessmanRichard Uihlein donated $500,000 to Ives' campaign.[ 39]
Rauner and Ives were invited by theUniversity of Illinois Springfield to debate a second time; Rauner declined the invitation.[ 40]
Ives released an ad titled "Thank You, Bruce Rauner " on February 3, 2018, in an attempt to challenge her opponent's commitment to conservative values. Her ad featured actors outfitted to portray a transgender woman, an anti-fascist protester wearing a hood and a bandana over his face, a member of the Chicago Teachers Union and aWomen's March activist. After Ives' ad made its rounds on the internet, advocacy groups, some Republicans and Democrats lashed out against Ives, calling her video bigoted and offensive.[ 41] [ 42] The ad increased Ives's profile and name recognition.[ 43] Three Chicago-area newspaper editorial boards came out against the ad: theChicago Tribune said "The portrayals are demeaning;"[ 44] theDaily Herald said that Ives should take down the ad, which "attacks people of Illinois, not opponent",[ 45] and theChicago Sun-Times wrote, "Jeanne Ives goes for the bully vote with her TV ad."[ 46]
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Brady Jeanne Ives Kyle McCarter Dan Proft Bruce Rauner Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 52] October 2, 2017 545 ± 4.3% 9% 5% 2% 8% 22% 54%
Despite a 14% decrease in Republican primary votes cast, Rauner increased his overall vote total by 9% compared to the 2014 primary. In 2018, he managed to capture a narrow majority of the votes, with 51.5%, in his victory over conservative Ives. By comparison, in 2014 Rauner only received 40.2% of the primary vote in his narrow win victory over Kirk Dillard, Bill Brady, and Dan Rutherford.
In 2018, Rauner did well in central Illinois compared to the Republican primary four years earlier, when he managed 30% in the downstate region and finished 2nd to Kirk Dillard. In 2018, he carried the region with 52%.
However, the result was still considered surprisingly close, and indicated widespread dissatisfaction with Rauner's governorship among more conservative Republicans.[ 53]
Results by county Rauner—60–70%
Rauner—50–60%
Tie
Ives—50–60%
Ives—60–70%
[ 54] Democratic candidates listed on a blank ballot Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Running mate: Jonathan W. Todd, social worker[ 60] Tio Hardiman, former director ofCeaseFire and candidate for governor in 2014[ 61] Running mate: Ra Joy, nonprofit executive[ 65] Running mate: Dennis Cole Removed from ballot [ edit ] Terry Getz,corrections officer (filed on November 29, 2017, but did so without a running mate or submitting any signatures)[ 67] Running mate: Alex Hirsch, political operative Running mate: Tyrone Coleman, mayor ofCairo Cheri Bustos , U.S. representative[ 72] Arne Duncan , formerUnited States Secretary of Education [ 73] [ 74] Dick Durbin , U.S. senator[ 75] [ 76] [ 77] Mike Frerichs ,Illinois Treasurer [ 78] [ 79] Valerie Jarrett , formerSenior Advisor to the President [ 80] Robin Kelly , U.S. representative[ 81] [ 82] [ 83] Lisa Madigan ,Illinois Attorney General [ 84] Andy Manar , state senator[ 75] [ 85] [ 86] Barack Obama , formerpresident of the United States and U.S. senator[ 87] [ 88] Michelle Obama , formerFirst Lady of the United States [ 89] [ 88] Penny Pritzker , formerUnited States Secretary of Commerce [ 77] [ 90] Pat Quinn , former governor of Illinois (ran for Attorney General )[ 76] [ 91] [ 92] Heather Steans , state senator[ 76] [ 93] Kurt Summers , Chicago city treasurer[ 94] Daniel Biss
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officeholders State senators State representatives Chicago aldermen Other local officials Chemberly Cummings,Normal city council member[ 108] Elliot Hartstein, former mayor ofBuffalo Grove, Illinois [ 119] Eamon Kelly, Evanston Township Democratic Committeeman[ 120] Elizabeth Lindquist,Roscoe Township trustee[ 121] Marge Paul, city clerk ofBerwyn, Illinois Tari Renner , mayor ofBloomington, Illinois [ 122] Debra Shore,Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioner[ 123] AldermanRobin Rue Simmons of Evanston's 5th ward[ 108] Jose Villalobos,Elgin Township trustee and founder of Progressives of Kane County[ 124] Organizations Individuals John Cusack , actor[ 146] [ 147] Jesse Eisenberg , actor, author, and playwright[ 148] John Green , author and internet personality[ 149] Howie Klein , activist, music producer, founder of theDownWithTyranny! blog[ 150] Lawrence Lessig , Roy L. Furman Professor of Law atHarvard Law School and political activist[ 151] [ 152] Donna Miller, vice president ofIllinois Democratic Women [ 153] Pussy Riot , anti-Putin protest and activist punk-rock band[ 154] [ 155] Kathleen Rooney , author and educator[ 156] Richard Thaler , winner of the 2017Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences [ 157] [ 158] Newspapers Withdrawn endorsements Chris Kennedy
U.S. cabinet and cabinet-level officials U.S. representatives State legislators Local officeholders Individuals Organizations Iroquois County Democratic Central Committee[ 176] Southern Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association[ 177] Newspapers Declined to endorse for the primary
U.S. representatives Organizations Madison County Democratic Party[ 183] The Illinois LGBTQ Forum: The Democratic Candidates for Governor[ 184] was held on December 6, 2017, and organized by Affinity Community Services, the Association of Latinos/as Motivating Action (ALMA), the Equality Illinois Institute, and Pride Action Tank. Candidates who attended included Daniel Biss, Tio Hardiman, Ameya Pawar, J. B. Pritzker, and Chris Kennedy.
Whitney Young High School hosted the first student-run gubernatorial debate in the United States on October 4, 2017. All seven then-current candidates attended, meaning Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman, Chris Kennedy, Alex Paterakis, Ameya Pawar, and JB Pritzker.[ 185]
The Illinois chapter of progressive advocacy organizationOur Revolution sponsored a forum at theChicago Teachers Union headquarters on October 8, 2017. Candidates voiced similar opinions onsingle-payer health care ,gun control , and theminimum wage , but differed on a hypothetical state deal withAmazon and relationships with powerful Illinois SpeakerMike Madigan .[ 186]
The Democratic candidates held their first televised debate on January 23.[ 187] All six candidates met again a week later on January 30. The debate was not televised but was uploaded toWSIL-TV 'sYouTube channel.[ 188]
Another debate was held on February 21, which was hosted by theUniversity of Illinois Springfield .[ 40] Chris Kennedy did not attend due to a back injury, although all five other candidates participated.[ 189] Another major debate took place on March 1. It involved issues such as gun control, Blagojevich's tapes, sexual harassment, and relatability.[ 190] Another debate took place the next day in Springfield. The topics involved Madigan, sexual harassment, among other issues. The spotlight remained on the top contenders: Chris Kennedy, JB Pritzker, and Daniel Biss.[ 191]
Pritzker was criticized for refusing to commit to attend the only live-television debate planned outside the Chicago media market, prompting the debate's cancellation.[ 192] Biss and Kennedy gathered petition signatures to encourage the debate's continuation, and Biss commented that "JB is borrowing a page from the billionaire playbook, avoiding debates and shunning reporters who ask tough questions."[ 193] Another debate took place on March 14, revolving around topics including Pritzker's newly reported offshore holdings, Illinois House SpeakerMike Madigan , and education. Kennedy and Biss both attacked Pritzker on the offshore businesses, Kennedy "saying it's like a job interview, and Pritzker lying to get the job", and Biss saying "Pritzker did that to avoid taxes".[ 194]
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Daniel Biss Chris Kennedy JB Pritzker Other Undecided Victory Research [ 195] March 13–16, 2018 1,204 ± 2.8% 22% 26% 32% – 16% We Ask America [ 196] March 7–9, 2018 1,029 ± 3.1% 15% 16% 35% 1%[ a] 31% Southern Illinois University [ 48] February 19–25, 2018 472 ± 4.5% 21% 17% 31% 6%[ b] 25% Global Strategy Group (D-Pritzker)[ 197] February 9–13, 2018 802 ± 3.5% 21% 23% 37% – – ALG Research (D-Biss)[ 198] February 6–11, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 24% 24% 32% 4%[ c] 16% Victory Research [ 199] February 6–7, 2018 1,209 ± 2.8% 24% 17% 27% 5%[ d] 28% Global Strategy Group (D-Pritzker)[ 200] February 1, 2018 801 ± 3.5% 22% 16% 41% – 21% 32% – 52% – 16% We Ask America [ 201] January 29–30, 2018 811 ± 3.4% 17% 12% 30% 3%[ c] 38% We Ask America [ 202] October 17–18, 2017 1,154 ± 3% 6% 15% 39% 2%[ e] 36% ALG Research (D-Biss)[ 198] July 2017 – – 5% 23% 30% 2%[ f] 35% Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Kennedy)[ 203] June 26–29, 2017 602 ± 4% – 44% 38% – 18% Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (D-Summers)[ 204] March 2–6, 2017 500 ± 4.4% – 44% 11% 7%[ g] 34%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Dick Durbin Pat Quinn Chris Kennedy Undecided We Ask America [ 205] July 27, 2016 1,128 ± 3.0% 49% 10% 5% 18%
Results by county Pritzker—70–80%
Pritzker—60–70%
Pritzker—50–60%
Pritzker—40–50%
Pritzker—30–40%
Biss—40–50%
Kennedy—30–40%
Kennedy—40–50%
[ 54] Pritzker won 98 of Illinois's counties. Kennedy and Biss both won two counties each.
Third parties and independents [ edit ] In order to qualify as an established party in Illinois, a candidate for said party must earn at least 5% of the vote in a statewide election. This last occurred in 2006, when Rich Whitney won 10% of the vote, allowing theIllinois Green Party to achieve such status. Established party status comes with benefits. For example, candidates of an established party needs only 5,000 voter signatures on its petitions to gain ballot access. For non-established parties this number is approximately 25,000.[ 206] [ 207]
For the 2018 election, non-established parties did not need to run a full slate in order to qualify for ballot access.[ 208]
Sam McCann , a longtime intraparty opponent of Bruce Rauner, resigned from the Republican Caucus to run for governor as a member of the newly created Conservative Party.[ 209]
Kash Jackson was the Libertarian nominee. Libertarian nominees for governor, other statewide offices, and theGeneral Assembly were chosen by theLibertarian Party of Illinois at a stateconvention on March 3, 2018, inBloomington, Illinois .[ 210] Jackson appeared on the ballot.[ 211]
Matthew C. Scaro, entrepreneur and Libertarian activist[ 212] Jon Stewart, retired professional wrestler, Republican candidate for the state house in 1998 and Republican candidate forIL-05 in2009 [ 212] [ 218] Removed from ballot [ edit ] William J. Kelly, radio host andperennial candidate (subsequently ran on Constitution Party ticket, then withdrew)[ 8] [ 9] Running mate: Brian Leggero, candidate for mayor ofRockford in 2017[ 10] William J. Kelly was nominated for governor and Chad Koppie, a member of the Kane County Regional Board of School Trustees, was nominated for lieutenant governor on the gubernatorial ticket of the Illinois Constitution Party. However, on June 5, 2018, Kelly dropped out and endorsed the third party campaign of Sam McCann.[ 224] [ 225] [ 226]
The Green Party ran a slate of statewide candidates in 2006 and 2010, but failed to be placed on the ballot in 2014[ 228] [ 229] and declined to run any statewide candidates in 2018.[ 230]
Bruce Rauner had been rated as one of, if not the most, vulnerable governor running for re-election in 2018 byPolitico and theNational Journal .[ 231] [ 232] Following his surprisingly narrow primary win, Rauner offered former state senatorKaren McConnaughay , attorney general nomineeErika Harold ,Chicago Cubs co-owner andRepublican National Committee Finance ChairTodd Ricketts andIllinois Republican Party Committeeman Richard Porter the chance to replace him on the ticket, with the promise that he would continue to fully fund the campaign using his personal wealth.[ 233] Rauner consistently trailed Pritzker in the polls by large margins, and the race was rated as a likely Democratic win by all major election prognosticators.
Bruce Rauner (R)
U.S. governors Illinois state senators Illinois state representatives County officials Local officials Organizations Newspapers JB Pritzker (D)
Former U.S. executive branch officials U.S. cabinet and cabinet-level officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials State senators State representatives Local officials Ed Burke , alderman from Chicago's 14th ward[ 273] [ 274] Walter Burnett Jr. , alderman for Chicago's 27th ward[ 264] George Cardenas , alderman from Chicago's 12th ward[ 273] [ 274] Mark Guethle,North Aurora village trustee and chair of the Kane County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 275] [ 276] Chris Kennedy , former chair of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees[ 277] Jeff Mears, past Johnson County commissioner and chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party[ 278] [ 271] [ 272] Bob Oglesby, past member of the Saline County Board and chairman of the Saline County Democratic Party[ 279] [ 271] [ 272] Milly Santiago , alderman from Chicago's 31st ward[ 273] [ 274] Daniel Solis , alderman from Chicago's 25th ward[ 273] [ 274] Kurt Summers , Chicago city treasurer[ 94] Chris Taliaferro , alderman from Chicago's 29th ward[ 273] [ 274] Flint Taylor,Flannigan Township Trustee and chair of the Hancock County Democratic Party[ 280] [ 271] [ 272] Doris Turner, member of theSpringfield, Illinois City Council and chair of the Sangamon County Democratic Party[ 271] Jim Underwood, member of theRichland Community College Board of Trustees and chair of the Macon County Democratic Party[ 281] Gilbert Villegas , Alderman from Chicago's 36th ward[ 273] [ 274] Individuals Mike Barone, chair of the Jackson County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Brenda Britton, chair of the Richland County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 282] Karamo Brown , television personality and activist[ 283] Dennis Fisher, chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Paul "Snow" Herkert, chair of the Calhoun County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Gary Johnson, chair of the Jasper County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Phillip Matthews, chair of the Alexander County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Jack Mazzotti, chair of the Christian County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Shirley McCombs, chair of the Menard County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Jimmy Naville, chair of the Greene County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Keith Niewohner, chair of the Adams County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] John Penn, chair of the McLean County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Dan Sidwell, chair of the Bond County Democratic Party[ 271] [ 272] Organizations Newspapers Kash Jackson (L)
U.S. governors State representatives Organizations Individuals Withdrawn endorsements David Williams III, 2019 Independent candidate for Chicago's 48th ward and political activist[ 307] [ 308] Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [ 309] Likely D(flip) October 26, 2018 The Washington Post [ 310] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018 FiveThirtyEight [ 311] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018 Rothenberg Political Report [ 312] Likely D(flip) November 1, 2018 Sabato's Crystal Ball [ 313] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018 RealClearPolitics [ 314] Likely D(flip) November 4, 2018 Daily Kos [ 315] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018 Fox News [ 316] [ h] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018 Politico [ 317] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018 Governing [ 318] Likely D(flip) November 5, 2018
Notes ^ Bob Daiber with 1%; Tio Hardiman and Robert Marshall with <1% ^ Tio Hardiman with 2%; Bob Daiber, Robert Marshall, Terry Getz, and other with 1% ^a b Tio Hardiman with 2%; Bob Daiber and Robert Marshall with 1% ^ Tio Hardiman and Bob Daiber with 2%; Robert Marshall with 1% ^ Bob Daiber and Tio Hardiman with 1% ^ Tio Hardiman and Robert Marshall with 1%; Bob Daiber with 0% ^ Kurt Summers with 7% ^ The Fox News Midterm Power Rankings uniquely does not contain a category for Safe/Solid races Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2018[update] Candidate (party) Total receipts Total disbursements Cash on hand JB Pritzker (D) $128,252,532.95 $88,571,672.99 $39,680,860.96 Bruce Rauner (R) $78,725,390.39 $45,101,897.60 $33,623,492.79 Sam McCann (C) $1,497,885.08 $649,634.08 $848,251.00 Kash Jackson (L) $10,783.00 $1,985.32 $8,797.68 Source: Federal Election Commission[ 319] [failed verification ]
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner (R) J. B. Pritzker (D) Kash Jackson (L) Sam McCann (C) Other Undecided Victory Research [ 320] November 1–3, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8% 33% 49% 5% 8% – 6% Ipsos [ 321] September 27 – October 5, 2018 968 ± 4.0% 30% 50% 3% 6% 2% 8% Victory Research [ 322] September 27 – October 2, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8% 32% 47% 6% 7% – 8% Southern Illinois University [ 323] September 24–29, 2018 715 ± 3.7% 27% 49% 4% 4% – 17% ALG Research (D-Forward Illinois)[ 324] September 21–25, 2018 1,007 ± 3.1% 32% 48% 3% 4% – – Research America Inc. [ 325] September 5–13, 2018 1,024 ± 3.1% 27% 44% 4% 6% 0% 14% Marist College [ 326] August 12–16, 2018 734 ± 4.4% 30% 46% 6% 4% 2% 13% University of Illinois Springfield [ 327] July 3 – August 15, 2018 717 ± 3.7% 23% 35% – – 15% 23% Victory Research [ 328] August 12–14, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8% 30% 41% 2% 9% – 18% Baselice & Associates (C-McCann) [ 329] July 25–29, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 29% 42% 6% 11% 1% 10% Illinois Public Opinion (D)[ 330] July 12, 2018 423 ± 5.0% 26% 39% 1% 10% – 23% Victory Research [ 331] June 26–28, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8% 30% 45% 2% 5% – 18% We Ask America [ 332] June 9–11, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 27% 36% – – 26% 11% Victory Research [ 333] May 22–24, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8% 32% 47% – – – – Victory Research [ 334] April 18–21, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8% 31% 49% – – – 19% Ogden & Fry [ 335] March 23, 2018 667 ± 3.9% 28% 46% – – – 26% Southern Illinois University [ 48] February 19–25, 2018 1,001 ± 3.0% 35% 50% – – – 15% Public Policy Polling (D-Biss)[ 336] February 5–6, 2018 600 ± 3.3% 35% 48% – – – 17% Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 30% 47% – – – 23%
Hypothetical polling
with Jeanne Ives and J. B. Pritzker
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Jeanne Ives (R) J. B. Pritzker (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 20% 40% 40%
with Bruce Rauner and Chris Kennedy
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner (R) Chris Kennedy (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 28% 41% 31%
with Bruce Rauner and Daniel Biss
with Bruce Rauner and generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Kyle McCarter (R) J. B. Pritzker (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 22% 42% 36%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Kyle McCarter (R) Chris Kennedy (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 21% 42% 37%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Dan Proft (R) J. B. Pritzker (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 25% 42% 33%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Dan Proft (R) Chris Kennedy (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 23% 43% 34%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Brady (R) J. B. Pritzker (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 26% 42% 32%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Brady (R) Chris Kennedy (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 25% 42% 33%
with Jeanne Ives and Chris Kennedy
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Jeanne Ives (R) Chris Kennedy (D) Undecided Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC)[ 337] October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4% 19% 38% 43%
with Bruce Rauner and Dick Durbin
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner (R) Dick Durbin (D) Undecided We Ask America [ 341] July 26, 2016 824 ± 3.5% 35% 44% 22%
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic [ edit ] By congressional district [ edit ] Pritzker won 13 of the 18 congressional districts, with the remaining five going to Rauner. Each candidate won two districts that elected representatives of the other party.[ 343]
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RetrievedJuly 26, 2017 .^ I am proud to celebrate the anniversary of women's suffrage by supporting a champion for issues important to women and families! #WomenForBiss . August 26, 2017. RetrievedNovember 28, 2017 .^ Jose A. Villalobos [@JoseAVillalobos] (February 24, 2018)."This is what the future of Illinois should look like. #TeamBiss" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ East, Kristen; Guarino, Mark (March 14, 2018)."RAUNER vetoes gun dealer licensing bill—POLL: Chicago voters high on AMAZON, not RAHM—BROOKS portrays CPS as national model of success" .Illinois Playbook . Politico. RetrievedMarch 14, 2018 .On Tuesday [Biss] received the support of 314 Action, a pro-science advocacy group that supports STEM professionals running for public office. 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Proud to have @ourrevolutionil in our corner. #TeamBiss" (Tweet ). RetrievedJanuary 29, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ @PPIAction (January 24, 2018)." "The PPIA Board is deeply impressed by" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ @SierraClubIL (February 20, 2018)."More than ever, we need bold leaders to stand strong for our environment & communities. We know @DanielBiss will put people over polluters, as he has the track record to prove it. Support our efforts to elect a green #ILGov" (Tweet ). RetrievedFebruary 20, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "Our state needs to put the people and the planet over profit. Watch a big campaign announcement with Sierra Club Illinois" .Facebook . February 20, 2018. 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RetrievedMay 22, 2018 .^ Sweet, Lynn (January 15, 2017)."Commerce Secretary Pritzker ponders next move" .Chicago Sun Times . Archived fromthe original on September 8, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 8, 2017 . ^a b Derrick Blakley."JB Pritzker on Durbin & Duckworth endorsement: "IL is coming together with a common purpose, beating Bruce Rauner." " .twitter.com . ^ Herrington, Cass (October 9, 2017)."Rep. Bustos endorses Pritzker for Governor" .Peoria Public Radio . RetrievedOctober 9, 2017 . ^ Bustos, Josepth (October 4, 2017)."Former congressman Jerry Costello makes endorsement in Democratic gubernatorial race" .Belleville News-Democrat . RetrievedOctober 5, 2017 . ^ JB Pritzker."I ended the day joined by Rep. @Foster4Congress, @SenatorHolmes, State Reps @RepKifowit and @lindachapalavia at a rally in Aurora with the labor community" . Twitter. ^ Robin Kelly."I was thrilled that @JBPritzker joined my friend @repalriley and me in Park Forest this afternoon. We had a great discussion with residents of Garden House about the issues impacting them.#Twill #ILGov #BlueWave" . Twitter. ^ Miller, Rich (September 22, 2017)."Poshard backs Pritzker" .Capitol Fax . RetrievedSeptember 22, 2017 . ^ Miller, Rich (October 30, 2017)."Quigley endorses Pritzker" .Capitol Fax .Springfield, Illinois . RetrievedOctober 30, 2017 . ^ Jan Schakowsky."Proud to be supporting @JBPritzker for governor. Tonight, he stood strong for a progressive income tax, investments in higher education, immigration, and accountability for sexual harassment in the workplace. #ILGovDebate #JBForGov" .Twitter . ^ Justin Fairfax."From #Virginia to #Illinois with a #BlueWave! See you tomorrow in Chicago, @JulianaforLG! #DemLGs #WeRiseTogether @DemocraticLGs" .Twitter . ^ Terry McAuliffe."In Chicago today to campaign for my good friends @JBPritzker and @JulianaforLG, Illinois' next Gov and Lt Gov. Loved joining @ChicagoVote roundtable with local voting right advocates to talk about the work we've done in Va to restore disenfranchised citizens right to vote" .Twitter . ^ Korecki, Natasha (September 27, 2017)."Mendoza Backing Pritzker" .POLITICO . RetrievedSeptember 27, 2017 .^a b Dudek, Mitch (August 23, 2017)."Pritzker nabs another endorsement: Secretary of State Jesse White" .Chicago Sun Times .Chicago, Illinois . Archived fromthe original on August 24, 2017. RetrievedAugust 23, 2017 . ^ Stone, Syd (May 15, 2018)."Daniel Biss endorses former opponent J.B. Pritzker for governor" .Dailynorthwestern.com . RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 . ^a b c d e f "Collinsville Office Opening" .J.B. Pritzker .Facebook . December 17, 2017. RetrievedDecember 17, 2017 .^ Slayen, Galia (September 4, 2017)."JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton Finish Day Five of Statewide Think Big Bus Tour" (Press release).Chicago, Illinois : JB for Governor. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2017 . ^ Miller, Rich (November 8, 2017)."Manar forcefully endorses Pritzker" .Capitol Fax . RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 . ^ Miller, Rich (March 24, 2017)."Where are the women in the Illinois governor's race?" .Crain's Chicago Business . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2018 . ^ "Rep. Harris to endorse Pritzker for governor" .Windy City Times . November 29, 2017. RetrievedNovember 29, 2017 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Miller, Rich (August 11, 2017)."Pritzker combines Cook County nod with endorsements from 23 Dem county chairs" .Capitol Fax .Springfield, Illinois . RetrievedAugust 23, 2017 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Blue Book 2017–2018 County Chairs in Illinois page 437^a b c d e f Hinton, Rachel (February 22, 2018)."City Council veterans caucus endorses Pritzker, urges reforms" .Chicago Sun-Times . Archived fromthe original on March 1, 2018. RetrievedMarch 1, 2018 . ^a b c d e f Quig, A.D. (February 10, 2016)."Formation of Veteran Caucus to Be Announced Today" .The Daily Line . Archived fromthe original on August 15, 2018. RetrievedAugust 14, 2018 . ^ Lester, Kerry (December 19, 2016)."Illinois electors won't change votes" .Daily Herald . RetrievedAugust 24, 2017 . ^ Girardi, Linda (December 19, 2016)."Kane Democrats say election of Trump has energized party" .Chicago Tribune . RetrievedAugust 24, 2017 . ^ "Thank You – Chris Kennedy for Illinois" . September 16, 2018. Archived fromthe original on September 16, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ Hinton, Lonnie J., ed. (May 10, 2016)."Commissioners debate possible acquisition of the 200+acre Gambit Golf Course for new county office complex" .The Vienna Times . RetrievedAugust 25, 2017 . ^ Lazansky, Shea; Homan, John (November 7, 2016)."Thirteen vie for seven county board seats" .Harrisburg Register . RetrievedAugust 25, 2017 . ^ LocalLabs News Service (April 12, 2017)."Flannigan Township 2017 Consolidated General Election Results" .SE Illinois News: A Dan Proft Political Publication . RetrievedAugust 25, 2017 . ^ Voyles, Ryan (April 4, 2017)."Underwood joins Campbell, Dunning on Richland board" .Herald & Review . RetrievedAugust 25, 2017 . ^ "Richland County Democratic Central Committee Officers" . Illinois State Board of Elections.Archived from the original on September 1, 2017. RetrievedAugust 31, 2017 .^ Karamo Brown.".@JBPritzker is the Governor that Illinois deserves! Happy to be supporting him" .Twitter . ^a b "The Voter's Self Defense System" .Vote Smart . RetrievedMay 22, 2018 .^ "Our Candidates " Equality Illinois Political Action Committee" .Eqilpac.org . Archived fromthe original on June 9, 2018. RetrievedMay 22, 2018 .^ Pearson, Rick (June 6, 2017)."Illinois labor group endorses Pritzker, cementing Democratic front-runner status" .Chicago Tribune . RetrievedJune 7, 2017 . ^ Miller, Rich (October 7, 2017)."IDCCA votes to endorse Pritzker" .Capitol Fax .Springfield, Illinois . RetrievedOctober 8, 2017 . ^ "Pritzker Picks Up IEA Endorsement" .News Talk .Petersburg, Illinois :WQLZ . January 10, 2018. RetrievedJanuary 12, 2018 .^ Miller, Rich (December 10, 2017)."IFT endorses Pritzker" .Capitol Fax .Springfield, Illinois . RetrievedDecember 10, 2017 . ^ Cosgrove, Terry, ed. (January 12, 2018)."Personal PAC endorses JB Pritzker for Governor" .Windy City Times . RetrievedJanuary 12, 2018 . ^ "Sierra Club Endorsements" .Sierra Club . February 6, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 29, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ Bustos, Joseph (May 9, 2017)."St. Clair County Democrats endorse Pritzker in governor's race" .Belleville News Democrat .Belleville, Illinois . RetrievedAugust 23, 2017 . ^ "J.B. Pritzker: Why the Sun-Times endorses him for Illinois governor" .chicago.suntimes.com . October 12, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ "J.B. Pritzker for governor" .Crain's Chicago Business . October 4, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ Board, Daily Herald Editorial (October 12, 2018)."Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Pritzker over Rauner for governor" .Daily Herald . RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 . ^ "For Illinois governor: J.B. Pritzker" .Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline . October 26, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ Board, Quad-City Times Editorial (October 27, 2018)."Pritzker offers way forward" .The Quad-City Times . RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 . ^ "Voice of The Southern: Despite our reservations, we endorse J.B. Pritzker for governor" .The Southern . October 21, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ Johnson, Gov Gary (October 29, 2018)."Kash Jackson is the kind of fresh voice who can shake up a status quo that is clearly not working. He is one of those rare individuals that is willing to say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done – like addressing broken family courts. #RestoreIllinois" .Twitter . RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 . ^ ZIMMERMANEmailFollow, DREW."Rep. Skillicorn backs Kash Jackson in race for governor" .Nwherald.com . Archived fromthe original on April 4, 2019. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 . ^ "Illinois' Only Hope: Kash Jackson · 71 Republic" .71 Republic . July 30, 2018. Archived fromthe original on September 23, 2018. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ Leonard, Jake (September 18, 2018)."EDITORIAL: Jackson is the only proper choice among toxic opposition in gubernatorial race" .Heartland Newsfeed . RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 . ^ Operation Honor."As a page with a significant following, and a page that very much focuses on issues pertaining to the Constitution, National Defense, and veterans; we are a page that does make political endorsements. We do not endorse based on party affiliation, but rather personal character, history, positions, and other reasons" .Facebook . ^ Red in a Blue State."After careful consideration, Red in a Blue State is endorsing Kash Jackson for Governor. We find his commitment to fiscal responsibility to be commendable" .Facebook . ^ "The Illinois Separation" .Facebook.com . RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ "Log In or Sign Up to View" . Facebookm. RetrievedMarch 8, 2019 .^ David Williams III."Now my non-bias political analysis. @JBPritzker v. @GovRauner in the general election. @KashJackson2018 may be able to pick up some disgruntled voters to get over 5% if he survives a potential petition challenge. Time to get to work LP" . Twitter. ^ David Williams III."Seeing how Republicans just brushed aside rape allegations without further investigations by limiting the role of the FBI to do so – this Independent knows how he will be voting in the midterms. It sure won't be for @BruceRauner and it's going to count. #bluewave" .Twitter . ^ "2018 Governor Race Ratings for October 26, 2018" .The Cook Political Report . RetrievedApril 10, 2021 .^ "The Washington Post's gubernatorial race ratings" .The Washington Post . 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