letter-spacing: 0.03em; Six candidates are running in the Republican primary for governor of Illinois on June 28, 2022. position: relative; chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); The table below details demographic data in Illinois and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019. Ms. Lightfoot, whose victory four years ago also made her the first openly gay person to lead Chicago, was challenged on the campaign trail by residents unimpressed with her handling of crime, an issue that loomed above all others in the campaign. } Irvin and Bourne work full time in their government positions. display: block; I believe the sky is the limit in regards to what we can accomplish as a state that is out of debt and operating with a surplus that is not built upon accounting tricks. font-size: 0.9em; } padding-left: 10px; display: none; Voters lined up at a polling site in Logan Square. Although I am running as a write in candidate for governor, I believe that most of problems will not be solved long term from me passing law after law after law. }); Griffin on Monday said in a statement that Irvin, as Aurora mayor, has successfully delivered on the issues Illinoisans care most about strengthening the education system, improving public safety, creating economic opportunities and governing with integrity. vertical-align: middle; Illinois executive elections Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Treasurer Comptroller Darren Bailey won the Republican primary for governor of Illinois on June 28, 2022. .results_row td { background-color: #f4f4f4; Miles is . background: #4c4c4c; left: 0; Rabine has also proposed bills to cut taxes on Illinois residents, as well as increasing funding of law enforcement. .race_header.libertarian { Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .votebox_legend { And when crime spikes or potholes go unfilled, Chicagoans tend to blame their mayor. They wouldn't stand a chance. } height: auto; JB Pritzker and fired. border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); letter-spacing: .04em; I started working as soon as I turned sixteen during my junior year in high school and kept this job throughout high school and some college summer breaks when I would return home from Howard University and Morgan State University. Irvin pulled Democratic primary ballots in 2014, 2016 and 2020 a fact that may not play well with the GOP base, who show up to vote in primaries. } Though downstate Illinois is heavily Republican, Irvins campaign expects some 60% of the GOP primary vote to come from the Chicago area. The Republican lost to disgraced ex-Gov. height: 56px; letter-spacing: .03em; margin: 0 !important; Im community tested and battlefield-ready, she said. Irvin tapped Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, as his running mate for lieutenant governor. left: 0px; .election_results_text { overflow-x: auto; She told voters that crime was on its way down homicides and shootings had, in fact, decreased in 2022 from the peak during the pandemic. Lieutenant Governor .votebox-covid-disclaimer { overflow-y: hidden; He was first elected on November 6, 2018, on a joint ticket with lieutenant governor candidate Juliana Stratton. background-color: #003388; Contact our sales team. overflow-x: scroll; Illinois presidential election results (1900-2020). What was the voter registration deadline? } Mr. Johnson, 46, an educator who was endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, staked out a position to the left of Ms. Lightfoot, at one point suggesting that he agreed with the movement to reduce funding to police departments, though he later backtracked. .results_text { .results_row { J.B. Pritzker has one challenger in the Democratic field, with retired Army Major Beverly Miles entering the race. background-color: #ccc; Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Survey responses from candidates in this race. overflow-x: scroll; Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has made a big entry into the gubernatorial race, running advertisements attacking bills that ended cash bail in the state, as well as criticizing the governor for an increase in violence in the city of Chicago. The leader of this new organization, Sachs, was responsible for James turning his back on Trump to garner support for Desantis. .census-table-census-item { Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. } border-left: 1px solid #ddd; The governor of Illinois is the head of government of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.It is a directly elected position, votes being cast by popular suffrage of residents of the state. As a result, I am running a write in campaign that is only attacking our problems. Mr. Vallas has portrayed Chicago as being in a state of turmoil under Ms. Lightfoots leadership. VoterInfobyState_Toggle = true; } .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} display: none; I served my country. } Ms. Lightfoot was running third with 17 percent. Irvin was recruited to run and his campaign organized by a network of GOP political operatives with ties to former GOP Gov. overflow: hidden; Max Solomon is a licensed attorney and ordained Christian minister who describes himself as a social and fiscal conservative on his campaign website. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. overflow-y: auto; He said on his website: Crime has exploded under J.B. Pritzkers watch. letter-spacing: .04em; Pritzker was elected governor in 2018 after defeating incumbent Gov. height: 50px; How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. [1] [2] VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); The race showcased the political divide that has emerged in some of Americas largest, most liberal cities, where hard-on-crime policies have increasingly resonated with voters. background-color: #db0000; Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but dont forget about those who followed. A state budget with firm fiscal foundation that shows tremendous progress? Or a cynical election-year ploy to buy votes? Bailey has also proposed rolling back what he calls onerous gun legislation in the state, and says that he will oppose state and taxpayer funding of abortions in the state. padding-bottom: 0px; .panel-body { } position: absolute; Source. width: 50%; His undergraduate degree is from Robert Morris University, and his law degree is from the Northern Illinois University School of Law. Nora Best cast her ballot in the mayoral election on Tuesday and said she had not voted for Ms. Lightfoot. max-height: 580px; Ballot measures, Who represents me? padding-left: 0; during the Civil War in regards to ending slavery and keeping the United States a country with united states. } bottom: 2px } .census-table-source { "With his Safe-T Act, JB is set to unleash the purge in neighborhoods all over Illinois as of Jan. 1," Bailey said. The results of that poll, in a word: Oof. .inner_percentage.Democratic { On the South Side, Lindsay Ramirez, a 47-year-old medical worker and Lightfoot supporter, said crime would continue to be a problem for Chicago, no matter who won the election. The rest of the slate consists of former Central District of Illinois U.S. Attorney John Milhiser for secretary of state;state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, for state treasurer; Deerfield attorney Steve Kim for attorney general; and McHenry County Auditor Shannon Teresi for comptroller. If humor can be interjected into one's life that is not at the expense of someone or some marginalized group; then we are all the better for it. line-height: 1.5em; Im not a huge Vallas supporter, she said, but he seems to be the best of the lot.. }) Rod Blagojevich in 2006. Miles criticized the rollout of Illinois cannabis industry and the dearth of minority-owned dispensaries under Pritzker, but she withheld criticism otherwise, saying she thinks hes done a phenomenal job managing the state during his first two and a half years in office. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { } background: #f5f5f5; .outer_percentage { overflow-y: hidden; max-width: 500px; He served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. max-width: 75px; Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage: Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]. I stand here with my head held high and a heart full of gratitude, Ms. Lightfoot said. padding-left: 75px; } } else { if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')) { JB Pritzker and fired another salvo at a Pritzker-backed crime bill, which will end cash bail in 2023. Each person has more than enough of his or her own personal problems. (E. overflow-y: auto; } This role is to be selfless with a focus on the common good that is keen to the long term. top: -1px; } Im voting for Brandon Johnson because instead of more police, hes focused on more mental health needs, she said. } She said the key issues of her platform include supporting Medicare for all and reparations for descendants of slaves, as well as tamping down gun violence. Dept. On Friday, Pritzker, also a billionaire, put $90 million of his own money into his re-election campaign, on top of $35 million he added last March. width: 65px; vertical-align: top; } overflow-x: auto; chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { I believe it is in our best interest as a state for me to utilize the bully pulpit or platform that comes with me being governor to make cultural/societal changes that will serve us well both now and in generations to come. We passed an amendment making alcohol illegal but made no effort to reach the hearts and the minds of the people. width: 50px; border: 1px solid #999; The city clearly is in crisis and people want a crisis manager who can come in and focus on getting things done, Mr. Vallas said after casting his ballot in an elementary school gym on the South Side on Tuesday. Incumbent Bruce Rauner defeated Jeanne M. Ives in the Republican primary for Governor of Illinois on March 20, 2018. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. } .votebox_bp_logo { The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. font-style: italic; Politics & Government 'Mancow' Muller Running For Illinois Governor, Vows More Freedoms The long-time Chicago radio host announced he will seek the office as an independent and vows to slash gas . For me, it is not choosing between helping my fellow Illinoisans or the recently arrived immigrants. color: #0645ad; The governor won bipartisan passage for Rebuild Illinois, the largest investment in state history to upgrade roads, bridges, rail, broadband, and schools. Humor can make a tense situation or a life challenge more bearable not to mention it makes people more relatable. } text-align: left !important; During his tenure as superintendent in Louisiana, he floated the possibility of running for office back in Illinois . J.B. Pritzker. A win-win situation is more than attainable if we are willing to see each other as members of humanity and commit ourselves to making an insightful long term plan that addresses the root of the problem without looking to score political chits in order to win the next election. As you recall Bailey who ran for Illinois Governor was endorsed by President Trump. .votebox-results-metadata-p { } .race_footer { padding-left: 0; If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Mr. Cooks, a retired Comcast contractor, said he was against seasoned politicians like Ms. Lightfoot, Mr. Vallas and Mr. Garca. .inner_percentage.Democratic { height: 50px; Data from the city's Board of Elections has not yet made it clear who among . .percentage_number { The results have been certified. I won't have to immediately address partisan divisions in the legislature and in society because no given "group" can find any attack from any aspect of my campaign. padding-left: 10px; how interested you are in the Fire, whose season begins Saturday against New York City FC at Soldier Field. border-radius: 50%; She also entered the United States Army in 1999 and retired as a major in the service in 2014. margin-right: 10px; font-size: 80%; .race_header { While a very conservative candidate with a message thats anti-abortion and anti-mask-mandates may win the June primary, a nominee with that profile may have trouble getting crossover votes from swing and independent suburban voters in a general election against Pritzker. .votebox-results-cell--check { top: 0px; The results of that poll, in a word: Oof. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker saved lives and livelihoods by prioritizing the health and safety of Illinois residents while supporting families and businesses through the COVID-induced recession. position: absolute; Personal PAC President and CEO Terry Cosgrove said in a statement that Irvin and Bourne present a clear threat to the progress weve made in Illinois to enshrine reproductive rights into law and protect the fundamental right to choose., The DGA was ready for Irvin. width: 100%; But she saw her popularity plunge during the coronavirus pandemic as Chicago suffered a spike in violent crime, with looting and destruction on its famed Magnificent Mile in 2020. Anyone can read what you share. font-weight: 300; padding-bottom: 7px; } } chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); Irvin tapped Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, as his running mate for lieutenant governor. This role is to facilitate the people of the state towards three main goals: 1) solving problems once-and-for all, 2) debasing certain challenges to the degree that victory is more feasible, and 3) discover new threats in which to start the process of doing either number one or number two. width: 100% } Please forgive me if I sound like a broken record. height: 22px; } As of November 2022, Illinois was a Democratic trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. .results_row td:first-child { } He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. .outer_percentage { VoterInfobyState_Resized = true; We need new blood, new ideas, he said, adding that he likes the look of Mr. Johnson. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); display: inline-block; Irvin intends to make crime a central issue. display: flex; text-align: left !important; This paralysis has robbed us as a state of many ideas that would bode well for us collectively as a people. What were the early voting start and end dates? background-color: #6db24f; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. margin-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 3px; .votebox-results-cell--number { .race_header.republican { Paul Vallas, the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, will be on the ballot in the April 4 runoff for Chicago mayor. width: 35px !important; } .non_result_row th { max-width: 75px; The two candidates to emerge from Tuesdays first round of voting and advance to an April 4 runoff, according to The Associated Press, were Paul Vallas, a former public schools executive, and Brandon Johnson, a county board commissioner. } Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell I am proud to say that I have kept a positive campaign that has been free of "us vs. them" rhetoric and that has only focused on my vision of service to the state as well as my ideas to solve our common problems. text-align: center !important; Ms. Lightfoot, who is the first sitting mayor in Chicago since 1989 to lose re-election, said in a concession speech late Tuesday that she will be rooting and praying for our next mayor to deliver for the people of this city for years to come.. background-color: #003388; width: 100% Rosario Ibarra, Mexicos champion of the disappeared, has died at 95, Cook County judge refused to speak with police investigating another judge, Dear Abby: When my husbands brother marries, I should be in the wedding, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife to invest $250 million in new Chicago research lab, Jose Abreu on life with the Astros and leaving the White Sox, who werent a family in 2022, Chicago police officer was shot and killed in front of kids playing at school: They ran as quickly as possible just to get to safety, Dear Abby: With boyfriends fussy father living here, I feel trapped, The Astros Dusty Baker 73 years young is still at it, and hes one Hall of a manager. All Rights Reserved. .votebox { height: 56px; Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but dont forget about those who followed. Bourne is an assistant Republican leader in the Illinois House, where she's served since February 2015. .votebox-results-metadata { June 9, 2021: Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, challenging the legislative maps signed into law by Governor Pritzker (D) on June 4, 2021. Gary Rabine ( Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Illinois. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { } Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, shown during an Illinois House session in May, has been tapped by gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin as his running mate. Bailey blamed Gov. text-align: center; .inner_percentage { "This is not a test, this is a wake-up call.