JB Pritzker is turning midterm money into potential 2028 leverage
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections2028 Presidential Race
2 outlets (The Hill and Politico) are covering this story.
- The Hill reports: “Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) may be trailing some of his potential 2028 Democratic presidential rivals in the early polling of the race. But as he mulls a White House bid, the billionaire governo…”
- Politico reports: “The Illinois governor is boosting candidates in early states and cultivating relationships with Black and Hispanic officials ahead of a possible 2028 run.”
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- The Hill: JB Pritzker is turning midterm money into potential 2028 leverage
- Politico: JB Pritzker’s midterm strategy wins the attention of Black and Hispanic Democrats
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