The capital city was the last stop of the day for Gov. JB Pritzker as he formally announced the launching of his re-election campaign for 2026.

GLEN CARBON With a pledge to continue standing up for local families, State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) today announced her campaign for re-election

With J.B. Pritzker announcing he's seeking a third term as governor of Illinois, many are asking: How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois?

Edgardo “Eddie” Perez announced that in 2026 he will be running for Illinois State Senate in the 42nd District.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term as Illinois governor, emphasizing balanced budgets, minimum wage increases and abortion rights protection while becoming a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump.

Pritzker has positioned himself as a leading Democratic voice against President Donald Trump. He is the first Illinois governor since the late former Republican Gov. Jim Thompson to seek a third consecutive term. So far, the only known Republican who announced he is challenging Pritzker is DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick.

CHICAGO Governor JB Pritzker announced his re-election campaign, pledging to continue to get big things done for working families and keep moving Illinois

The Democratic incumbent returned to the Grand Crossing Park Field House where he launched his first run for governor in 2017, making his case for another term.

JB Pritzker announced his run for re-election on June 26, ... No, Illinois does not have a limit on the number of terms a governor can serve. It is one of 13 states without such a term limit.