Pritzker wins third term as Illinois governor, calls for unity after topping Bailey
Democrat defeats Trump-backed challenger; Pritzker has faced questions about a potential 2028 presidential run
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker won a third term in office on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Darren Bailey in a race called by multiple media outlets as polls closed. Pritzker led by as many as 250,000 votes by 8:15 p.m. and spoke at a campaign event at Navy Pier in Chicago, calling for more unity to resolve political disputes.