JB Pritzker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of JB Pritzker.

Jay Robert "JB" Pritzker is the current governor of Illinois, serving since 2019. He hails from the prominent Pritzker family, known for owning the Hyatt hotel chain. Before entering politics, Pritzker was a successful businessman, founding several venture capital and investment firms, most notably the Pritzker Group, where he serves as a managing partner. He leverages his business acumen in his role as governor, focusing on economic development initiatives for the state.

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1994: Largest margin in a gubernatorial race since 1994

On November 6, 2018, Pritzker defeated incumbent Republican governor Bruce Rauner in the general election, by the largest margin in a gubernatorial race since 1994.

2006: First Illinois governor to be elected to a second term since 2006

In 2021, J.B. Pritzker was confirmed on Twitter that he would run for reelection, and won. Pritzker is the first Illinois governor to have been elected to a second term since 2006.

2008: Received Entrepreneurial Champion Award

In 2008, Pritzker received the Entrepreneurial Champion Award from the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for his efforts to promote economic development and job creation.

March 20, 2018: Won Democratic Primary for Governor

On March 20, 2018, Pritzker won the Democratic primary for governor by a large margin, receiving 45.13% of the vote.

November 6, 2018: Defeated Bruce Rauner in General Election

On November 6, 2018, Pritzker defeated incumbent Republican governor Bruce Rauner in the general election, receiving 54.53% of the vote.

2018: Won the Democratic Primary for Governor

In 2018, Pritzker won the Democratic primary for governor of Illinois.

February 19, 2019: Pritzker Signed Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15

On February 19, 2019, Pritzker signed a bill increasing the state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, making Illinois the fifth state to do so. The bill also includes a tax credit for small businesses.

April 12, 2019: Pritzker signed the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act

On April 12, 2019, Pritzker signed the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act, protecting the right of employers, employees, and labor organizations to collectively bargain.

May 17, 2019: Pritzker signed legislation to help workers exposed to toxic substances

On May 17, 2019, Pritzker signed legislation to help workers exposed to toxic substances, further ensuring worker safety.

2022: Reelected as Governor

In 2022, Pritzker was reelected as Governor of Illinois, defeating Darren Bailey.

January 1, 2025: Minimum wage reaches $15 an hour

On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Illinois reached $15 an hour, as per the plan enacted by Pritzker during his campaign for governor. The wage increased by $1 per hour each year, starting in 2020.

2028: Mention of House Bill 2028

There is mention of Pritzker signing House Bill 2028, but the exact date it was signed isn't specified in 2028. The bill doubles the compensation rate for families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty from $10,000 to $20,000.