Pritzker Wins Dem Primary, Picks Up GOP Challenger For Illinois Governor

In this year’s primary, Bailey defeated conservative commentator Ted Dabrowski, who had backing from several major Republican donors; businessman Rick Heidner, who largely self-funded his campaign; and James Mendrick.

Pritzker ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Advertisement “This year’s gubernatorial election, in which Pritzker is the clear favorite in Democrat-dominated Illinois, is seen by political pundits as a tune-up for the governor as he likely gears up for a 2028 White House run,” Fox reported. Advertisement