2018 Illinois gubernatorial election

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Illinois gubernatorial election, 2018
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Incumbent Governor

Bruce Rauner
Republican



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The 2018 Illinois gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Illinois.

Incumbent Republican Governor Bruce Rauner has declared his intention to run for re-election to a second term in office.[1][2]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

Daniel Biss
Federal Officials
State Officials
Chris Kennedy
Federal Officials
Organizations
  • Iroquois County Democratic Central Committee[42]
  • Southern Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association[43]
J.B. Pritzker
Federal Officials
Local Officials
Organizations

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin of
error 		Chris
Kennedy 		J.B.
Pritzker 		Kurt
Summers 		Undecided
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner March 2–6, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 44% 11% 7% 34%


Third parties and independents

Candidates

Declared

General election

Polling

References

  1. ^ a b "Rick Pearson on Twitter: #ILGov Rauner tells Tribune editorial board he will run again. Says he's said it before, but don't recall that". Twitter. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Rauner quietly confirms re-election bid". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Hoffman, Steve (March 30, 2017). "Rauner comments prompt Kelly to run for governor". Leroy Farmer City Free Press. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "MCCANN vs. RAUNER in 2018? — RAHM's first-in-the-nation SCHOOL mandate — PAWAR's new video".
  5. ^ Pearson, Rick (March 20, 2017). "State Sen. Daniel Biss announces Democratic bid for governor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  6. ^ Koziatek, Mike (February 10, 2017). "Madison County school superintendent to run for governor". Belleville News-Democrat. Belleville, Illinois. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Lester, Kerry (June 6, 2017). "Drury joins crowded Democratic primary field for governor". Daily Herald. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  8. ^ Vlahos, Nick (June 5, 2017). "Nick in the AM: Tio Hardiman to run again for Illinois governor". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  9. ^ Sneed, Michael (February 8, 2017). "Chris Kennedy Announces Run For Governor". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  10. ^ Will Connors (February 8, 2017). "Chris Kennedy, Son of RFK, Running for Illinois Governor". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
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  12. ^ Marin, Carol (January 3, 2017). "Ald. Ameya Pawar Becomes First Official Hat in Democratic Ring for Illinois Governor". NBC 5 Chicago. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  13. ^ Pearson, Rick (April 6, 2017). "J.B. Pritzker joins Illinois governor race, facing big Democratic field to take on Rauner". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
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  16. ^ Schuba, Tom (November 17, 2016). "Which Democrat Will Run for Governor in 2018?". NBC5 Chicago. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  17. ^ a b Korecki, Natasha (November 5, 2015). "Pat Quinn seeks another shot at re-election, Rauner". Politico. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
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  20. ^ a b "Boxed in by father, Lisa Madigan seeks fifth term as Illinois attorney general". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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  23. ^ "Duncan says he's not planning to run for mayor or governor". Capitol Fax. September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
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  25. ^ a b Sadin, Steve (October 27, 2016). "Durbin Says No to Governor Race". Daily North Shore. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  26. ^ Mackey, Brian (June 13, 2016). "Democrats Ponder Rauner's Contender As Budget Impasse Continues". Northern Public Radio. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
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  28. ^ Chambers, Francesca (April 20, 2017). "Jarrett says neither she nor Michelle Obama will run". Daily Mail. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  29. ^ Schoenburg, Bernard (December 14, 2016). "Bernard Schoenburg: Andy Manar in the mix for governor in 2018". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved December 15, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  35. ^ a b Spielman, Fran; Salcedo, Andrea (April 26, 2017). "Summers won't run for governor, endorses J.B. Pritzker instead". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  36. ^ Sfondeles, Tina (June 14, 2017). "U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider endorses state Sen. Daniel Biss for governor". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  37. ^ Korecki, Natasha; East, Kristen. "ROAD work, POWERBALL to halt without BUDGET — GUZZARDI backs BISS — COOK COUNTY drops TRAFFIC prosecutions". POLITICO. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  38. ^ "State Representative Litesa Wallace Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor". DanielBiss. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  39. ^ "State Representative Kelly Cassidy Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor". DanielBiss. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  40. ^ "State Sen. Koehler Endorses State Sen. Biss for Governor". PeoriaPublicRadio. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  41. ^ a b Hinz, Greg (June 19, 2017). "Congressional duel: Rush, Gutierrez split backing for Illinois governor". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  42. ^ Kacich, Tom (April 16, 2017). "University presidents help make sense of nonsense". The News-Gazette. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  43. ^ "Kennedy Receives Endorsement of Southern Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association". Kennedy for Illinois. March 1, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  44. ^ Pearson, Rick. "Illinois labor group endorses Pritzker, cementing Democratic front-runner status". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  45. ^ a b c Janssen, Kim (June 21, 2017). "Former pro-wrestler with ties to Kellyanne Conway seeks Illinois governor nod". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
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  47. ^ http://aquarianagrarian.blogspot.com/2017/03/libertarian-party-of-chicago-vets.html
  48. ^ WICS News Team (December 15, 2016). "Randy Stufflebeam Announces His Run For Illinois Governor". Sangamon County, Illinois: WICS. Retrieved December 29, 2016.

External links

Official campaign websites
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