J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Age | 59 |
| Term Start | 2019 |
| Approval Rating | 16.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 82.5 / 100 (Rank #11 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 54.0 / 100 (Rank #27 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$3.4B |
Key Policy Positions
- Progressive income tax push
- Minimum wage
- Legalized cannabis
- Abortion rights
Biography
Jay Robert Pritzker is an American politician, lawyer, and businessman serving since 2019 as the 43rd governor of Illinois. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
People's Champion Rationale
Large-scale public investment and expansive service ambition.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.