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.

Gov. JB Pritzker is officially running for a third term — but his launch message leaves little doubt he’s keeping a White House run in play for 2028.

Gov. JB Pritzker officially announced his re-election campaign in a news release June 26, and kicked it off with visits to Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield.

He is the first Illinois governor since the late former Republican Gov. Jim Thompson to seek a third consecutive term. The governor later spoke at Chicago's Grand Crossing Park Field House on the South Side. It's the same location where he announces his first run for governor in April 2017.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to announce his bid for a third term amid speculation of future presidential ambitions.

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

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

Gov. JB Pritzker concluded his statewide re-election tour with a visit to Southern Illinois, making a final stop at IBEW Local 702 in West Frankfort.

Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton is running for the U.S. Senate next year. As a result, Pritzker will need to select a new running mate. He did not specify who it will be but emphasized the importance of choosing someone capable of stepping in as governor if needed.