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DGA Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker Announcing Re-Election Campaign

Today, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced his re-election campaign for governor of Illinois. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “When COVID-19 struck Illinois, Gov. Pritzker demonstrated national leadership, acting swiftly to protect the health of Illinoisans and standing up to the deadly lies of Donald Trump. As the state emerges…

DGA Statement on Gary Rabine’s Entrance to Illinois Governor’s Race

Yesterday, Trump donor Gary Rabine announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois. Democratic Governors Association Deputy Executive Director Wendi Wallace released the following statement: “Gary Rabine’s dangerous comments about the election alone should disqualify him from running for governor. Rabine still refuses to say whether Joe Biden is our legitimately elected…

ICYMI: Midwestern Democratic Governors Featured in Bipartisan PSA Urging Residents to “Mask Up” Heading Into Holidays

Yesterday, a group of Midwestern governors released a bipartisan PSA calling on their constituents to mask up and follow health and safety guidelines going into the winter. The video featured Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who were joined by the…

ICYMI: 12 Democratic Governors Vow to Count Every Vote and Protect Democracy

“Any efforts to throw out ballots or refuse a peaceful transfer of power are nothing less than an assault on American democracy.” On Wednesday, a group of twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement vowing to protect the integrity of the 2020 general election and assuring Americans that every ballot in their states will be…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Kate Brown and Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Call on Federal Government to Restore the Census Deadline

Brown: “The decennial census is the foundation of our democracy and tells the story of who we are and where we are going as a nation.” Yesterday, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called on U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Willbur Ross Jr. and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham to restore…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Expands Access to Vote-by-Mail and Ensures Fair, Safe Elections

On Tuesday, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation to expand vote-by-mail and promote safe participation in the 2020 general election. The new law requires election officials to send vote-by-mail applications to all recent voters in Illinois. The bill also gives local officials the power to implement social distancing policies at in-person polling stations to…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. Pritzker Makes Voting Easier for Students

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker yesterday signed legislation allowing students to leave school to exercise their right to vote. The new law gives students permission to be absent from school for up to two hours to vote in any election, either on the day of or during early voting. The idea for the legislation was…

Govs Get It Done: Optimism In Illinois Hits Four-Year High Under Gov. Pritzker’s Leadership

A new poll in Illinois shows that the percentage of Illinois residents who believe the state is headed in the right direction has doubled under Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s leadership. Gov. Pritzker also holds a 59 percent approval rating in his ninth month in office. The poll, conducted by the Survey Research Office at the…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors’ Actions Will Help Ensure a Complete Count in 2020 Census

Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks the controversial citizenship question from appearing on the 2020 U.S. Census. But even with this victory, the fight is far from over. President Trump is already asking if the census can be delayed to give his administration more time to get the question reinstated. And enough…

ICYMI: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Wraps “Historic” First Session

Illinois Public Radio: “Observers and participants are calling it one of the most significant sessions in living memory” Chicago Sun Times: “From ‘impasse’ to ‘get it passed,’ Illinois surges with stunning legislative session” In case you missed it, Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s first legislative session is being praised as one of the most significant…

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