Illinois Governor Election Winner
97%JB Pritzker (D)
- JB Pritzker (D)97%
- Darren Bailey (R)3%
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Illinois Governor winner? (2026)
The odds
97%JB Pritzker
- JB Pritzker97%
- Darren Bailey3%
How the odds have moved
JB Pritzker: 96% on Oct 20, 97% now.
Each outcome's chance over time on Kalshi. The dots along the bottom are headlines about its subject: point at one to read it.
Every outcome
| Outcome | Chance | Day | Bid | Ask | Pays | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB Pritzker | 97% | 97¢ | 97¢ | $1.03 | 162.5K | |
| Darren Bailey | 3% | 3¢ | 4¢ | $28.57 | 105.2K |
"Pays" is what a $1 stake returns if that outcome happens, at the price shown (before any fees). Bid and ask are the best prices to sell and buy "Yes".
The same question on Polymarket
- Illinois Governor winner? (2026)JB Pritzker (D)Kalshi 97%Polymarket 97%Agree
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The news: Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey
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Trump urges Illinois Republicans to vote by mail, endorses Darren Bailey but skips Senate nominee Don TracyPresident Donald Trump took to social media Thursday night with an Illinois-focused post that was notable for what it didn’t include: invective-laced attacks on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Instead, the… -
‘Can You Actually Talk Without Mentioning Trump?’: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Catches Flak After Calling Trump a LiarThe accusations did not sit well with Trump supporters Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has recently accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying to working-class Americans, a remark that sparked major backlash against him. The Illinois… -
‘You Lost the Debate’: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Post Claiming Debate Victory and $600 Million Saved Sparks Debate Among Viewers on AffordabilityThe video shows Pritzker continuing, “Early voting is open in Illinois and election day is just around the corner,” before urging viewers to vote early or mail ballots in time for the November 3 election. He states, “I’ve been focused on… -
Gov. JB Pritzker doling out big bucks to help Democrats — and boost a 2028 presidential runDemocratic Gov. JB Pritzker and convention co-chair Barbara Canales appear at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi, June 26. Pritzker is pouring millions into the coffers of Democratic campaigns across the country. Illinois… -
Pritzker Leads Bailey in Illinois Governor RaceActiVote’s October 22, 2026 Illinois Governor poll finds that Democrat J.B. Pritzker leads Republican Darren Bailey by 17.4%. The poll was in the field between October 2 and October 22 (median field date of October 12). The poll was among… -
What’s next for JB Pritzker?Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln 10/20/2026 08:00 AM EDT Happy Tuesday, Illinois. Election Day is two weeks away. The American flag gave JB Pritzker’s summer reelection rally a national feel. | Shia… -
‘You Are Owed Nothing’: Gov. JB Pritzker Faces Pushback After Accusing Trump of Weaponizing Federal Emergency Assistance for IllinoisMoney owed, or not? In the post, Pritzker states that Donald Trump has weaponized federal emergency assistance and that Illinoisans should not have to face disaster alone. The accompanying graphic is labeled “FEMA Disaster Relief Owed” for… -
JB Pritzker’s Midterm Strategy Wins AttentionPolitical Wire “JB Pritzker is pouring tens of millions of dollars of his own money into boosting Black and Hispanic candidates this cycle. That could help him win over critical voters in 2028,” Politico reports. “The billionaire Illinois… -
JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukesThe Illinois governor on AI, data centers, privacy, and Trump. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Today, I’m talking with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts… -
Businessman Bill Ackman blasts Democratic Party as ‘anti-American’ and calls 2028 hopefuls Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker 'disasters'Billionaire businessman Bill Ackman blasted the Democratic Party, calling it the worst it has been in its 250-year history and saying that Governor Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker are undeserving of being 2028 presidential candidates. Ackman… -
Keisha Lance Bottoms sees $1M donations from JB Pritzker, Michael Bloomberg as governor’s race hits home stretchDespite facing a 5-to-1 spending gap in her race against billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson, Bottoms is seeing donations from several individuals and groups, including the Democratic Governors Association. As the Georgia… - Illinois governor should follow New York’s example and opt into school choice program, commentator saysIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker should follow New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead and opt into the new Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), Sam Raus argues in RealClear Education. “Few blue states have done so thus far, making Hochul’s decision a…
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