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JB Pritzker | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 43rd Governor of Illinois | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Lieutenant | Juliana Stratton |
| Preceded by | Bruce Rauner |
| Chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission | |
| In office April 1, 2003 – July 26, 2006 | |
| Governor | Rod Blagojevich |
| Preceded by | Rose Jennings |
| Succeeded by | Abner Mikva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jay Robert Pritzker January 19, 1965 Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
M. K. Muenster (m. 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Donald Pritzker (father) |
| Relatives | Pritzker family |
| Education | Duke University (BA) Northwestern University (JD) |
| Occupation |
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Jay Robert Pritzker (born January 19, 1965) is an American businessman and politician serving since 2019 as the 43rd governor of Illinois.[1] Pritzker, a member of the wealthy Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain, has started several venture capital and investment startups, including the Pritzker Group, where he is managing partner.[2][3][4]
Before entering politics, Pritzker was a longtime financial supporter and active member of the Democratic Party.[5] He became the Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois in the 2018 gubernatorial election after winning a crowded primary election. He defeated Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner in the general election on November 6, 2018, and took office on January 14, 2019.[1] Pritzker was reelected on November 8, 2022.[6] He was mentioned as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris in her unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign.[7][8][9]
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- ^ "Harris campaign has met with 6 potential VP picks as the selection process nears its end". NBC News. August 1, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Kapos, Shia (August 5, 2024). "What if Pritzker becomes VP?". Politico. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Petrella, Dan; Olander, Olivia (August 1, 2024). "Gov. J.B. Pritzker interviewed twice for Kamala Harris VP slot, source says". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 8, 2024.