Pritzker makes re-election bid official

From a news release:

Governor JB Pritzker announced his re-election campaign, pledging to continue to get big things done for working families and keep moving Illinois forward. The announcement comes with the release of a new video “Keep Illinois Moving Forward,” where the Governor makes the choice clear between our historic progress here in Illinois and the chaos in Washington – direct from the center of Illinois in Chestnut.

“These days, Illinois is standing at the center of the fight: the fight to make life more affordable, the fight to protect our freedoms, the fight for common sense,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We don’t just talk about problems. In Illinois, we solve them. Because we know government ought to stand up for working families and be a force for good, not a weapon of revenge.

“I’m running for re-election to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. I love this state, and it’s the honor of my life to serve as your Governor – to help lead through the most challenging of times and celebrate the most joyful ones together. I’m ready for the fight ahead. So, whether you’re at the center of Illinois, or anywhere else, join me, let’s keep Illinois moving forward.”

Governor Pritzker’s announcement comes on the heels of signing his seventh balanced budget, ushering in an era of fiscal stability in Illinois that has led to nine credit upgrades and the elimination of nearly $17 billion in unpaid bills. This success has allowed Illinois to invest in core priorities including tax relief for working families, record funding for early childhood education, K-12 schools, and higher education financial aid, and healthcare affordability.

With newfound fiscal stability, the Governor has made transformative investments in infrastructure and secured major economic development wins for the state. Illinois is now a leader in the industries of the future like quantum and electric vehicle manufacturing, creating tens of thousands of jobs and bringing billions in investments to our communities.

Thanks to the Governor’s leadership, Illinois remains a symbol of hope and freedom as we face down Donald Trump’s attacks, with abortion rights and civil rights enshrined into law and protections for our LGBTQ and immigrant communities stronger than ever before. Keeping Illinoisans safe remains the Governor’s top priority and with a ban on assault weapons, bump stocks, and ghost guns and historic investments in violence prevention, communities are safer and more prosperous.

Through it all, the Governor has never lost sight of the promise he made in his first campaign – to put Springfield back on the side of working families. In passing a $15 minimum wage, mandating paid leave, and enshrining worker protections into law, the Governor has made clear he will always fight for the working people of Illinois.