Illinois gubernatorial election, 2018 - Wikipedia Illinois gubernatorial election, 2018 Illinois gubernatorial election, 2018 ← 2014 November 6, 2018 ( 2018 - 11 - 06 ) 2022 → Nominee Bruce Rauner J.B. 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The Democratic and Republican general primary elections took place on March 20, 2018, and the general election will take place on November 6, 2018. Incumbent Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is running for re-election to a second term in office against Democratic Party candidate J.B. Pritzker and Libertarian Party candidate Kash Jackson. Contents 1 Republican primary 1.1 Candidates 1.1. 1 Declared 1.1. 2 Withdrew 1.2 Endorsements 1.3 Debates 1.4 Polling 1.5 Results 2 Democratic primary 2.1 Candidates 2.1. 1 Declared 2.1. 2 Removed from ballot 2.1. 3 Withdrew 2.1. 4 Declined 2.2 Endorsements 2.3 Forums 2.4 Polling 2.5 Results 3 Third parties and independents 3.1 Conservative 3.1. 1 Candidates 3.1. 1.1 Declared 3.2 Constitution 3.2. 1 Candidates 3.2. 1.1 Declared 3.2. 2 Withdrew 3.3 Green 3.4 Libertarian 3.4. 1 Candidates 3.4. 2 Endorsements 3.4. 2.1 Unsuccessful 3.5 Independents 3.5. 1 Declared 3.5. 2 Withdrew 3.6 Notes 4 General Election 4.1 Predictions 4.2 Polling 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Republican primary Candidates Declared Jeanne Ives, State Representative Running mate : Richard Morthland, Rock Island County Board member and former State Representative Bruce Rauner, incumbent Governor Running mate : Evelyn Sanguinetti, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Withdrew William J. Kelly, radio host and perennial candidate ( running as an independent ) Running mate : Brian Leggero, candidate for Mayor of Rockford in 2017 Former running mate : Ray Tranchant, immigration activist Endorsements show Jeanne Ives Illinois legislators Senator Tim Bivins ( R - Dixon ) Representative Peter Breen ( R - Lombard ) Senator Kyle McCarter ( R - Lebanon ) Representative Margo McDermed ( R - Frankfort ) Representative David McSweeney ( R - Cary ) Representative Tom Morrison ( R - Palatine ) Representative Allen Skillicorn ( R - East Dundee ) Representative Barbara Wheeler ( R - Crystal Lake ) Local officials Cook County Board Of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak Naperville Township Highway Commissioner Warren Dixon Wheatland Township Trustee Raquel Mitchell Individuals Mike Gallagher, radio host and conservative political commentator Virginia Halas McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears Laura Ingraham, radio host and Fox News host. Dan Proft, entrepreneur and radio talk show host Bill Whittle, conservative blogger and political commentator Local Republican parties Chicago Republican Party Fremont Township Republican Organization Lake County Republican Assembly Rock Island County Republican Party Wauconda Township Republican Club Wheatland Township Republican Organization Wheeling Township Republican Organization Organizations Illinois Family Institute Susan B. Anthony List Taxpayers United of America Newspapers and magazines Daily Journal Rockford Register Star National Review show Bruce Rauner Governors Eric Greitens ( R - Missouri ) Eric Holcomb ( R - Indiana ) Scott Walker ( R - Wisconsin ) Illinois State Senators Senator John Curran ( R - Woodridge ) Senator Bill Brady ( R - Bloomington ) Illinois State Representatives Representative Patti Bellock ( R - Hinsdale ) Representative Tom Bennett ( R - Gibson City ) Minority Leader Jim Durkin ( R - Western Springs ) Assistant Republican Leader Bill Mitchell ( R - Decatur ) Representative Grant Wehrli ( R - Naperville ) Representative Christine Winger ( R - Wood Dale ) County officials Dan Cronin, Chairman of the DuPage County Board and former member of the Illinois Senate. Local officials Steve Chirico, Mayor of Naperville, Illinois Rodney Craig, Village President of Hanover Park, Illinois Organizations Cook County Republican Party Evanston Township Republican Organization Palatine Township Republican Organization Winfield Township Republican Organization Newspapers Chicago Tribune Chicago Sun - Times Daily Herald The Bloomington Pantagraph The Marion Republican show Declined to endorse in primary Individuals Congressman John Shimkus of Illinois 's 15th congressional district. He has announced he will support the Republican nominee in the general election. Debates Rauner and Ives held their first and only scheduled forum on January 29. Rauner largely ignored his opponent and focused on attacking Speaker Mike Madigan, comparing him to his likely Democratic challenger, J.B. Pritzker. Ives, on the other hand, attacked Rauner for being an ineffective governor and alienating social conservatives. Rauner and Ives were invited by the University of Springfield to debate a second time, although Rauner declined the invitation. Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner Jeanne Ives Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Ives ) March 14, 2018 787 ± 3.5 % 42 % 35 % 23 % Southern Illinois University February 19 -- 25, 2018 259 ± 6.0 % 51 % 31 % 18 % We Ask America January 14 -- 16, 2018 1,026 ± 3.1 % 65 % 21 % 15 % We Ask America October 25 -- 29, 2017 1,064 ± 3.0 % 64 % 19 % 16 % Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 12, 2017 495 ± 4.5 % 59 % 14 % 28 % Hypothetical polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Brady Jeanne Ives Kyle McCarter Dan Proft Bruce Rauner Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 545 ± 4.3 % 9 % 5 % 2 % 8 % 22 % 54 % Results Primary results by county : Rauner -- 60 -- 70 % Rauner -- 50 -- 60 % Tie Ives -- 50 -- 60 % Ives -- 60 -- 70 % Republican Primary Results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Bruce Rauner ( incumbent ) 362,721 51.40 Republican Jeanne Ives 342,906 48.60 Total votes 705,627 100.00 In 2014, he only managed 30 % in the downstate region, finishing 2nd to Kirk Dillard. In 2018, he carried the region with 52 %. Despite a 14 % decrease in Republican Primary votes cast, Rauner increased his final result by 9 %, in number of votes, from 2014. Rauner also only received 40.2 % of the primary vote in 2014, in his narrow win. In 2018, he managed to capture a narrow majority of the votes, with 51.4 %, in his victory over conservative Ives. It is worth noting that Rauner faced three other people in the primaries in 2014 and just one in this election. Democratic primary Democratic candidates listed on a blank ballot Candidates Declared Daniel Biss, State Senator Running mate : Litesa Wallace, State Representative Former running mate : Carlos Ramirez - Rosa, Chicago Alderman Bob Daiber, Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Running mate : Jonathan W. Todd, social worker Tio Hardiman, former director of CeaseFire and candidate for Governor in 2014 Running mate : Patricia Avery, President and CEO of the Champaign County chapter of the NAACP. Chris Kennedy, former Chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees and member of the Kennedy family Running mate : Ra Joy, nonprofit executive Robert Marshall, physician and perennial candidate Running mate : Dennis Cole J.B. Pritzker, venture capitalist Running mate : Juliana Stratton, State Representative Removed from ballot Terry Getz, corrections officer ( filed on November 29, 2017, but did so without a running mate or submitting any signatures ) Withdrew Scott Drury, State Representative ( running for Attorney General ) Running mate : Alex Hirsch, political operative Alex Paterakis, civil engineer and business owner Ameya Pawar, Chicago Alderman Running mate : Tyrone Coleman, Mayor of Cairo Declined Cheri Bustos, U.S. Representative Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of Education Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator Mike Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to the President Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative Lisa Madigan, Illinois Attorney General Andy Manar, State Senator Barack Obama, former President of the United States Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States Penny Pritzker, former United States Secretary of Commerce Pat Quinn, former Governor of Illinois. ( Ran for Attorney General ). Heather Steans, State Senator Kurt Summers, Chicago City Treasurer Endorsements show Daniel Biss U.S. Senators Former Senator Adlai Stevenson III U.S. Representatives Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois ' 2nd congressional district. Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge of Ohio 's 11th congressional district Statewide officeholders Former Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon State Senators Senator Omar Aquino ( D - Chicago ) Senator Bill Cunningham ( D - Chicago ) Senate president pro tempore Don Harmon ( D - Oak Park ) Senator David Koehler ( D - Peoria ) Senator Pat McGuire ( D - Braidwood ) Senator John Mulroe ( D - Chicago ) Senator Laura Murphy ( D - Des Plaines ). Murphy also serves as the Democratic Committeewoman for Maine Township. Senator Steve Stadelman ( D - Rockford ) State Representatives Representative Carol Ammons ( D - Urbana ) Representative Kelly Cassidy ( D - Chicago ) Representative Will Davis ( D - Homewood ) Representative Will Guzzardi ( D - Chicago ) Representative Robyn Gabel ( D - Evanston ) Representative Theresa Mah ( D - Chicago ) Former Assistant Majority Leader Elaine Nekritz ( D - Northbrook ) Representative Litesa Wallace ( D - Rockford ). Wallace endorsed Biss June 28, 2017 and became his running mate September 8, 2017. Representative Ann Williams ( D - Chicago ) Chicago Aldermen Alderman John Arena of the 45th ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado of the 26th ward Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza of the 10th Ward Former Alderman Dick Simpson of the 44th Ward of Chicago and Department Head and Professor of Political Science at University of Illinois at Chicago Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward. Other local officials Chemberly Cummings, Normal City Council Member Elliot Hartstein, former Mayor of Buffalo Grove, Illinois Eamon Kelly, Evanston Township Democratic Committeman Elizabeth Lindquist, Roscoe Township Trustee Marge Paul, City Clerk of Berwyn, Illinois Tari Renner, Mayor of Bloomington, Illinois Carlo Robustelli, McLean County Board Member Alderman Robin Rue Simmons of Evanston 's 5th ward Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commisioner Jose Villalobos, Elgin Township Trustee and founder of Progressives of Kane County Organizations 45th Ward Independent Democrats Berwyn United BlackRoots Resistance Champaign County Young Democrats College Democrats at Illinois State University Democratic Party of the 49th Ward Democratic Party of Evanston Democrats of Northfield Township Illinois NOW Indivisble NW IL Indo - American Democratic Organization Knox College Democrats McLean County Democrats MoveOn.org National Association of Social Workers National Nurses United Network 49 New Trier Democratic Party Northside DFA ONE People 's Campaign Our Revolution Our Revolution Illinois People 's Action Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Reclaim Chicago Sierra Club of Illinois WIU College Democrats 314 Action, a pro-science advocacy group supporting scientists who run for office Individuals John Cusack, actor Jesse Eisenberg, actor, author, and playwright John Green, author and internet personality Kathleen Rooney, author and educator Lawrence Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and political activist Howie Klein, activist, music producer, founder of the DownWithTyrrany ! blog Donna Miller, Vice President of Illinois Democratic Women Pussy Riot, anti-Putin protest and activist punk - rock band Richard Thaler, winner of the 2017 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences Newspapers The Columbia Chronicle The Daily Northwestern Herald & Review The Pantagraph Rockford Register Star Chicago Maroon Withdrawn endorsements Congressman Brad Schneider of Illinois 's 10th congressional district show Chris Kennedy U.S. Cabinet and Cabinet - level officials William M. Daley, 32nd United States Secretary of Commerce and 24th White House Chief of Staff. U.S. Representatives Congressman Danny K. Davis of Illinois 's 7th congressional district. Former Congressman Phil Hare of Illinois 's 17th congressional district ( 2007 - 2011 ). Congressman Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts 's 4th congressional district ( since 2013 ). Congressman Bobby Rush of Illinois 's 1st congressional district State legislators Former President of the Illinois Senate Emil Jones. Local officeholders Cook County Commissioner Chuy García. Alderman Ricardo Muñoz of Chicago 's 22nd ward. Invididuals Dan Aykroyd, actor and comedian Keegan - Michael Key, comedian and actor Larry David, comedian and writer Civil Rights and Labor Union Activist Dolores Huerta Lori E. Lightfoot, chair of the Chicago Police Accountability Task Force Barbra Streisand, singer and actress Organizations Iroquois County Democratic Central Committee Southern Illinois Democratic County Chairmen 's Association Newspapers Journal Star The State Journal - Register Chicago Tribune Daily Herald show J.B. Pritzker U.S. Cabinet and Cabinet - level officials Penny Pritzker, 38th United States Secretary of Commerce. Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee for President. U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth, United States Senator from Illinois. Dick Durbin, United States Senator from Illinois and Senate Minority Whip. U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos, Congresswoman from Illinois 's 17th congressional district. Jerry Costello, former Congressman from Illinois 's 12th congressional district. Luis Gutiérrez, Congressman from Illinois 's 4th congressional district. Glenn Poshard, former Congressman from Illinois 's 19th congressional district and Democratic candidate for Governor in 1998. Mike Quigley, Congressman from Illinois 's 5th congressional district. Statewide officeholders Mike Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer. Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller. Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State State Senators James Clayborne, Senate Majority Leader William R. Haine, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Terry Link, Democratic Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois Senate and Chair of the Lake County Democratic Party. Andy Manar, State Senator. Heather Steans, State Senator. State Representatives Dan Beiser, State Representative LaToya Greenwood, State Representative Greg Harris, Assistant House Majority Leader. Jay Hoffman, House Majority Conference Chairperson Jim Kirkpatrick, former State Representative ( 2017 ) and Chair of the Williamson County Democratic Party. Katie Stuart, State Representative Local officials Walter Burnett Jr., Alderman for Chicago 's 27th ward Flint Taylor, Flannigan Township Trustee and chair of the Hancock County Democratic Party Mark Guethle, North Aurora Village Trustee and Chair of the Kane County Democratic Party Jeff Mears, past Johnson County Commissioner and chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party Bob Oglesby, past member of the Saline County Board and chairman of the Saline County Democratic Party Kurt Summers, Chicago City Treasurer Doris Turner, member of the Springfield, Illinois City Council and Chair of the Sangamon County Democratic Party. Jim Underwood, member of the Richland Community College Board of Trustees and chair of the Macon County Democratic Party Gilbert Villegas, Alderman from Chicago 's 36th ward Individuals Paul `` Snow '' Herkert, Chair of the Calhoun County Democratic Party Jimmy Naville, Chair of the Greene County Democratic Party Dennis Fisher, Chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party Brenda Britton, Chair of the Richland County Democratic Party John Penn, Chair of the McLean County Democratic Party Shirley McCombs, Chair of the Menard County Democratic Party Keith Niewohner, Chair of the Adams County Democratic Party Phillip Matthews, Chair of the Alexander County Democratic Party Dan Sidwell, Chair of the Bond County Democratic Party Jack Mazzotti, Chair of the Christian County Democratic Party Gary Johnson, Chair of the Jasper County Democratic Party Mike Barone, Chair of the Jackson County Democratic Party Organizations Citizen Action Illinois Cook County Democratic Party Equality Illinois Equality Illinois Pac Illinois AFL - CIO Illinois Democratic County Chairmen 's Association Illinois Education Association Illinois Federation of Teachers Northwestern Illinois Building Trades Personal PAC Planned Parenthood Illinois Action St. Clair County Democratic Central Committee Newspapers Chicago Sun - Times show Declined to endorse for the primary U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky Orgainzations Madison County Democratic Party Forums The Illinois LGBTQ Forum : The Democratic Candidates for Governor was held on December 6, 2017 and organized by Affinity Community Services, the Association of Latinos / as Motivating Action ( ALMA ), the Equality Illinois Institute, and Pride Action Tank. Candidates who attended included Daniel Biss, Tio Hardiman, Ameya Pawar, J.B. Pritzker, and Chris Kennedy. Whitney Young High School hosted the first student - run gubernatorial debate in the United States on October 4, 2017. All 7 then current candidates attended, meaning Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman, Chris Kennedy, Alex Paterakis, Ameya Pawar, and J.B. Pritzker. The Illinois chapter of progressive advocacy organization Our Revolution sponsored a forum at the Chicago Teacher 's Union headquarters on October 8, 2017. Candidates voiced similar opinions on single - payer health care, gun control, and the minimum wage, but differed on a hypothetical state deal with Amazon and relationships with powerful Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan. The Democratic candidates held their first televised debate on January 23. All six candidates met again a week later on January 30. The debate was not televised but was uploaded to WSIL - TV 's YouTube channel. Another debate was held on February 21, which was hosted by the University of Springfield. Chris Kennedy did not attend due to a back injury, although all five other candidates participated. Another major debate took place on March 1. It involved issues such as gun control, Blagojevich 's tapes, sexual harassment, and relatability. Another debate took place the next day in Springfield. The topics involved Madigan, sexual harassment, among other issues. The spotlight remained on the top contenders : Chris Kennedy, J.B Pritzker, and Daniel Biss. Pritzker was criticized for refusing to commit to attend the only live - television debate planned outside the Chicago media market, prompting the debate 's cancellation. Biss and Kennedy gathered petition signatures to encourage the debate 's continuation, and Biss commented that `` JB is borrowing a page from the billionaire playbook, avoiding debates and shunning reporters who ask tough questions. '' Another debate took place on March 14, revolving around topics including Pritzker 's newly reported offshore holdings, Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, and education. Kennedy and Biss both attacked Pritzker on the offshore businesses, Kennedy `` saying it 's like a job interview, and Pritzker lying to get the job '', and Biss saying `` Pritzker did that to avoid taxes ''. Polling Poll source Dates administered Sample size Margin of error J.B. Pritzker Daniel Biss Chris Kennedy Tio Hardiman Bob Daiber Robert Marshall Others Undecided Victory Research March 13 -- 16, 2018 1,204 ± 2.8 % 32 % 22 % 26 % -- -- -- 4 % 16 % We Ask America March 7 -- 9, 2018 1,029 ± 3.1 % 35 % 15 % 16 % < 1 % 1 % < 1 % -- 31 % Southern Illinois University February 19 -- 25, 2018 472 ± 4.5 % 31 % 21 % 17 % 2 % 1 % 1 % 2 % 25 % Global Strategy Group ( D - Pritzker ) February 9 -- 13, 2018 802 ± 3.5 % 37 % 21 % 23 % -- -- -- -- -- ALG Research ( D - Biss ) February 6 -- 11, 2018 500 ± 4.4 % 32 % 24 % 24 % 2 % 1 % 1 % -- 16 % Victory Research February 6 -- 7, 2018 1,209 ± 2.8 % 27 % 24 % 17 % 2 % 2 % 1 % -- 28 % Global Strategy Group ( D - Pritzker ) February 1, 2018 801 ± 3.5 % 41 % 22 % 16 % -- -- -- -- 21 % 52 % 32 % -- -- -- -- -- 16 % We Ask America January 29 -- 30, 2018 811 ± 3.4 % 30 % 17 % 12 % 2 % 1 % 1 % -- 38 % We Ask America October 17 -- 18, 2017 1,154 ± 3 % 39 % 6 % 15 % 1 % 1 % -- 2 % 36 % ALG Research ( D - Biss ) July 2017 -- -- 30 % 5 % 23 % 1 % 0 % 1 % -- 35 % Garin - Hart - Yang ( D - Kennedy ) June 26 -- 29, 2017 602 ± 4 % 38 % -- 44 % -- -- -- -- 18 % Greenberg Quinlan Rosner ( D - Summers ) March 2 -- 6, 2017 500 ± 4.4 % 11 % -- 44 % -- -- -- 11 % 34 % Hypothetical polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Dick Durbin Pat Quinn Chris Kennedy Undecided We Ask America July 27, 2016 1,128 ± 3.0 % 49 % 10 % 5 % 18 % Results Primary results by county : Pritzker -- 70 -- 80 % Pritzker -- 60 -- 70 % Pritzker -- 50 -- 60 % Pritzker -- 40 -- 50 % Pritzker -- < 40 % Biss -- 40 -- 50 % Kennedy -- < 40 % Kennedy -- 40 -- 50 % Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic J.B. Pritzker 573,679 45.2 % Democratic Daniel Biss 337,342 26.6 % Democratic Chris Kennedy 308,731 24.3 % Democratic Tio Hardiman 20,479 1.6 % Democratic Bob Daiber 14,814 1.2 % Democratic Robert Marshall 14,193 1.1 % Total votes 1,269,238 100 % Pritzker won 98 of Illinois ' counties. Kennedy won two, and Biss also won two. Third parties and independents In order to qualify as an established party in Illinois, a candidate for said party must earn at least 5 % of the vote in a statewide election. This last occurred in 2006, when Rich Whitney won 10 % of the vote, allowing the Illinois Green Party to achieve such status. Established party status comes with benefits. For example, candidates of an established party needs only 5,000 voter signatures on its petitions to gain ballot access. For non-established parties this number is approximately 25,000. For the 2018 election, non-established parties will not need to run a full slate in order to qualify for ballot access. Conservative Sam McCann, a longtime intraparty opponent of Bruce Rauner, resigned from the Republican Caucus to run for Governor as a member of the newly created Conservative Party. His running mate is Aaron Merreighn, a constituent with whom he has worked on legislative issues relating to veterans. Candidates Declared Sam McCann, State Senator Running mate : Aaron Merreighn, activist and United States Marine Corps veteran Constitution Candidates Declared William J. Kelly, perennial candidate Running mate : Chad Koppie, member of the Kane County Regional Board of School Trustees and perennial candidate Withdrew Randy Stufflebeam, perennial candidate ; ( Endorsed Kelly ) Green The party ran a slate of statewide candidates in 2006 and 2010, but failed to be placed on the ballot in 2014. Libertarian Libertarian candidate Kash Jackson Kash Jackson is the Libertarian nominee for Illinois governor. 2018, Libertarian nominees for governor, other statewide offices, and the General Assembly were chosen by the Libertarian Party of Illinois at a state convention. The convention for 2018 candidate selection was held on March 3, 2018 in Bloomington, Illinois. Candidates Kash Jackson, Navy veteran and activist nominated at the state convention on March 3. Running mate : Sanj Mohip Endorsements show Kash Jackson Notable Individuals Austin Petersen, Libertarian candidate for President of the United States in 2016 and candidate for U.S Senate in Missouri for 2018 Larry Sharpe, business consultant and candidate for Vice President of the United States in 2016, Libertarian nominee for New York Governor 2018 David Earl Williams, perennial candidate Unsuccessful Matthew C. Scaro, entrepreneur and Libertarian activist Jon Stewart, retired professional wrestler, Republican candidate for the State House in 1998 and Republican candidate for IL - 05 in 2009 Independents Declared Dock Walls, perennial candidate Jim Tobin, founder of Taxpayers United of America Withdrew William J. Kelly, radio host and perennial candidate ( running for Constitution paty ) Running mate : Brian Leggero, candidate for Mayor of Rockford in 2017 Notes General Election Bruce Rauner has been rated as one of, if not the most, vulnerable governors facing re-election in 2018 by Politico and the National Journal Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report 100 ! Tossup January 26, 2018 Rothenberg Political Report 098 ! Lean D April 6, 2018 Sabato 's Crystal Ball 098 ! Lean D May 9, 2018 Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner ( R ) J.B. Pritzker ( D ) Undecided Victory Research April 18 -- 21, 2018 1,208 ± 2.8 % 31 % 49 % 19 % Ogden & Fry March 23, 2018 667 ± 3.9 % 28 % 46 % 26 % Southern Illinois University February 19 -- 25, 2018 1,001 ± 3.0 % 35 % 50 % 15 % Public Policy Polling ( D - Biss ) February 5 -- 6, 2018 600 ± 3.3 % 35 % 48 % 17 % Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 30 % 47 % 23 % Hypothetical polling with Ives and Pritzker Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Jeanne Ives ( R ) J.B. Pritzker ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 20 % 40 % 40 % with Rauner and Kennedy Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner ( R ) Chris Kennedy ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 28 % 41 % 31 % with Rauner and Biss Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner ( R ) Daniel Biss ( D ) Undecided Paul Simon Institute February 19 -- 25, 2018 1,001 ± 3.0 % 34 % 48 % 18 % Public Policy Polling ( D - Biss ) February 5 -- 6, 2018 600 ± 3.3 % 30 % 47 % 23 % with Rauner and generic Democrat Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner ( R ) Generic Democrat ( D ) Undecided Normington Petts ( D - DGA ) July 18 -- 20, 2017 600 ± 4.0 % 37 % 49 % 14 % Anzalone Lizst Grove ( D ) February 15 -- 20, 2017 800 ± 3.5 % 32 % 47 % 21 % Normington Petts ( D - DGA ) January 3 -- 5, 2017 600 ± 4.0 % 35 % 45 % 20 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Kyle McCarter ( R ) J.B. Pritzker ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 22 % 42 % 36 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Kyle McCarter ( R ) Chris Kennedy ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 21 % 42 % 37 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Dan Proft ( R ) J.B. Pritzker ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 25 % 42 % 33 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Dan Proft ( R ) Chris Kennedy ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 23 % 43 % 34 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Brady ( R ) J.B. Pritzker ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 26 % 42 % 32 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Brady ( R ) Chris Kennedy ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 25 % 42 % 33 % with Ives and Kennedy Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Jeanne Ives ( R ) Chris Kennedy ( D ) Undecided Ogden & Fry ( R - Liberty Principles PAC ) October 2, 2017 517 ± 4.4 % 19 % 38 % 43 % with Rauner and Durbin Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bruce Rauner ( R ) Dick Durbin ( D ) Undecided We Ask America July 26, 2016 824 ± 3.5 % 35 % 44 % 22 % Democratic Nominee J.B. Pritzker Republican Nominee Bruce Rauner, Incumbent Conservative Nominee Sam McCann Libertarian Nominee Kash Jackson Constitution Nominee William J. Kelly Results General Election Results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic J.B. 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Jump up ^ `` Morning Spin : Rauner gets backing over Ives from Cook County Republicans ''. Chicago Tribune. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018. Jump up ^ Baim, Nikki ( January 30, 2018 ). `` Local Republicans endorse Rauner for governor ahead of March primary ''. The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved February 4, 2018. Jump up ^ Pohlman, Bill ( February 8, 2018 ). `` Palatine Township Republicans hold endorsement session ''. Chicago Tribune. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( November 15, 2017 ). `` Ives files D - 1 to run for governor ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : For the Republicans, Bruce Rauner ''. Chicago Tribune. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018. Jump up ^ `` ENDORSEMENT : Bruce Rauner for governor in the Republican primary ''. Chicago Sun - Times. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : Rauner for governor in Republican primary ''. Daily Herald. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018. 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Belleville News - Democrat. Belleville, Illinois. Retrieved February 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( October 13, 2017 ). `` Daiber names social worker as running mate ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved October 13, 2017. Jump up ^ Vlahos, Nick ( June 5, 2017 ). `` Nick in the AM : Tio Hardiman to run again for Illinois governor ''. Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved June 5, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( August 9, 2017 ). `` Hardiman selects running mate ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Sneed, Michael ( February 8, 2017 ). `` Chris Kennedy Announces Run For Governor ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved February 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Will Connors ( February 8, 2017 ). `` Chris Kennedy, Son of RFK, Running for Illinois Governor ''. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Sfondeles, Tina. `` Kennedy chooses running mate : Ra Joy, who lost son to gun violence '', Chicago Sun - Times, September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Sfondeles, Tina ( August 11, 2017 ). `` Pritzker wins key Dem nod for gov, vows victory ' up and down ' ticket ''. Chicago Sun Times. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved August 21, 2017. Jump up ^ Pearson, Rick ( April 6, 2017 ). `` J.B. Pritzker joins Illinois governor race, facing big Democratic field to take on Rauner ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 April 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( August 9, 2017 ). `` Pritzker to pick Rep. Stratton ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( November 29, 2017 ). `` Question of the Day ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 29, 2017. Jump up ^ Geiger, Kim ( 19 September 2017 ). `` Drury drops governor bid to run for attorney general ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 September 2017. Jump up ^ Schuba, Tom ( January 31, 2017 ). `` Meet the 29 - Year - Old Suburban Democrat Running for Governor ''. NBC 5 Chicago. Retrieved February 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Pyke, Marni ( December 4, 2017 ). `` Paterakis leaves governor race, says without money there 's ' no path forward ' ''. Daily Herald. Retrieved December 5, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( October 12, 2017 ). `` Pawar ends his campaign, cites money ''. NBC 5 Chicago. Retrieved October 12, 2017. Jump up ^ Skiba, Katherine ( February 20, 2017 ). `` Democratic U.S. Rep. Bustos wo n't run for Illinois governor in 2018 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Arne Duncan, Next Governor of Illinois ? ''. The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 15, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Duncan says he 's not planning to run for mayor or governor ''. Capitol Fax. September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Schutz, Paris ( May 20, 2016 ). `` Will Dick Durbin Run for Governor in 2018 ? ''. WTTW. Retrieved May 24, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Schutz, Paris ( May 23, 2016 ). `` Dick Durbin Responds to Speculation He 'll Run for Governor in 2018 ''. WTTW. Retrieved May 24, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Sadin, Steve ( October 27, 2016 ). `` Durbin Says No to Governor Race ''. Daily North Shore. Retrieved October 28, 2016. Jump up ^ Mackey, Brian ( June 13, 2016 ). `` Democrats Ponder Rauner 's Contender As Budget Impasse Continues ''. Northern Public Radio. Retrieved June 14, 2016. Jump up ^ Kacich, Tom ( January 8, 2017 ). `` Frerichs happy where he 's at ''. The News - Gazette. Retrieved January 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Vinicky, Amanda ( July 26, 2016 ). `` Who Will Take On Bruce Rauner ? Democrats ' Search Begins at DNC ''. National Public Radio Illinois. Retrieved July 26, 2016. Jump up ^ Chambers, Francesca ( April 20, 2017 ). `` Jarrett says neither she nor Michelle Obama will run ''. Daily Mail. Retrieved April 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Sweet, Lynn ( November 16, 2016 ). `` Sweet : With Durbin staying in Senate, who 'll challenge Rauner ? ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved December 3, 2016. Jump up ^ Schuba, Tom ( November 17, 2016 ). `` Which Democrat Will Run for Governor in 2018 ? ''. NBC5 Chicago. Retrieved December 7, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Miller, Rich ( August 17, 2017 ). `` US Rep. Kelly endorses Biss ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved August 17, 2017. Jump up ^ Geiger, Kim ; Pearson, Rick ; Byrne, John ( September 15, 2017 ). `` Attorney General Lisa Madigan wo n't seek re-election in 2018 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Schoenburg, Bernard ( December 14, 2016 ). `` Bernard Schoenburg : Andy Manar in the mix for governor in 2018 ''. The State Journal - Register. Retrieved December 15, 2016. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( March 31, 2017 ). `` Manar wo n't run for governor ''. Capitol Fax.com. Retrieved March 31, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Will Barack Obama Run for Governor of Illinois ? ''. The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 15, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Diaz, Daniella ; Couwels, John ( April 27, 2017 ). `` Michelle Obama says she wo n't run for office ''. CNN. Retrieved April 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Bruggeman, Karyn ( October 17, 2016 ). `` What 's Next for Michelle Obama ? ''. National Journal. Retrieved October 17, 2016. Jump up ^ Sweet, Lynn ( January 15, 2017 ). `` Commerce Secretary Pritzker ponders next move ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved April 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Korecki, Natasha ( November 5, 2015 ). `` Pat Quinn seeks another shot at re-election, Rauner ''. Politico. Retrieved November 5, 2015. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( October 27, 2017 ). `` Pat Quinn to run for attorney general ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved October 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( March 24, 2017 ). `` Where are the women in the Illinois governor 's race ? ''. Crain 's Chicago Business. Retrieved April 27, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Spielman, Fran ; Salcedo, Andrea ( April 26, 2017 ). `` Summers wo n't run for governor, endorses J.B. Pritzker instead ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved April 26, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( January 18, 2018 ). `` Adlai III endorses Biss ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved January 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( August 25, 2017 ). `` Sheila Simon endorses Biss ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Senator Omar Aquino Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved 26 July 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Senator Bill Cunningham Endorses Daniel Biss ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved January 17, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Morning Spin : Cook County Democrats to consider endorsing Lisa Madigan successor ''. Chicago Tribune. November 3, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Sen. Koehler Endorses State Sen. Biss for Governor ''. PeoriaPublicRadio. Retrieved 7 July 2017. Jump up ^ Ortiz, Alex ( August 21, 2017 ). `` Pat McGuire endorses Daniel Biss for governor ''. The Herald - News. Joliet, Illinois : Shaw Media. Retrieved August 24, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Miller, Rich ( November 14, 2017 ). `` Dem candidates announce endorsements ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Sexual HARASSMENT bills signed into LAW -- BGA investigates EXELON power plants -- Chris KENNEDY 's CLEVELAND flop ''. POLITICO. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Steve Stadelman Endorsement ''. Retrieved 21 September 2017. ^ Jump up to : Miller, Rich ( November 15, 2017 ). `` Frerichs endorses Pritzker, Ammons endorses Biss ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved November 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Representative Kelly Cassidy Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved 29 June 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( December 15, 2017 ). `` Recent endorsements : Raoul, Biss, Newman, Villivalam ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Korecki, Natasha ; East, Kristen. `` ROAD work, POWERBALL to halt without BUDGET -- GUZZARDI backs BISS -- COOK COUNTY drops TRAFFIC prosecutions ''. POLITICO. Retrieved 16 June 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Who 's on Team Biss ? ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved November 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Rep. Theresa Mah Endorses Daniel Biss ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved January 17, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Veteran lawmaker Nekritz resigning Illinois House seat ''. Daily Herald. Retrieved 26 July 2017. Jump up ^ `` State Representative Litesa Wallace Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved 29 June 2017. Jump up ^ Daniel Biss ( @ danielbiss ) ( October 23, 2017 ). `` Honored to receive the endorsement of @ repannwilliams today. # twill # ILgov '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : `` CHICAGO ALDERMAN JOHN ARENA ENDORSES DANIEL BISS FOR GOVERNOR ''. DanielBiss. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` ROSKAM ' chasing good ' in TAX BILL -- it 's BUDGET DAY -- STROGER 's back ''. POLITICO. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. twitter.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Dick Simpson Endorses Daniel Biss, Hosts Facebook LIVE to Discuss Good Government Reforms ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved January 17, 2018. Jump up ^ `` SCOOP : SOL FLORES entering race for GUTIERREZ seat -- RUSH family speculation -- NATIONAL progressives reject LIPINSKI ''. POLITICO. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Hartstein Backs Biss Run For Governor ''. Journal&Topics. Retrieved 5 August 2017. Jump up ^ `` Kelly drops out of State Senate Race ''. Evanston Now. Retrieved 16 September 2017. Jump up ^ `` Elizabeth Lindquist ( @ EALindquist ) on Twitter ''. twitter.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Renner ' wholeheartedly ' endorses State Sen. Biss for governor ''. Pantagraph. Retrieved 26 July 2017. Jump up ^ @ carlorobustelli ( February 23, 2018 ). `` I agree wholeheartedly with The Pantagraph that Daniel Biss is the best choice for Governor '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ I am proud to celebrate the anniversary of women 's suffrage by supporting a champion for issues important to women and families ! # WomenForBiss. August 26, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017. Jump up ^ Jose A. Villalobos ( @ JoseAVillalobos ) ( February 24, 2018 ). `` This is what the future of Illinois should look like. # TeamBiss '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. ^ Jump up to : https://www.danielbiss.com/team-biss-endorsements/ Jump up ^ `` Champaign County Young Democrats ''. m.facebook.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` 49TH WARD DEMOCRATIC PARTY ANNOUNCES FINAL LIST OF ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR MARCH PRIMARY ELECTION ''. Facebook. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018. Jump up ^ `` 2018 Endorsement Meeting Results ''. Democratic Party of Evanston. Retrieved 22 January 2018. Jump up ^ @ NorthfieldDems ( January 29, 2018 ). `` Team Notthfield ! '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 29, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Korecki, Natasha ; East, Kristen ( November 6, 2017 ). `` Dept. of Endorsements ''. POLITICO. Retrieved November 6, 2017. Jump up ^ Stewart, Brian ( January 25, 2018 ). `` MoveOn Members in Illinois Endorse Daniel Biss for Governor ''. MoveOn.org. Retrieved January 25, 2018. Jump up ^ Elliot, Tom ( February 7, 2018 ). `` DANIEL BISS EARNS ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS ILLINOIS ''. DanielBiss. Retrieved February 13, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Korecki, Natasha ; East, Kristen ( 22 January 2018 ). `` EXCLU : BISS snags NATIONAL UNION endorsement, as KENNEDY falters -- DUCKWORTH lashes out at ' draft - dodger ' TRUMP -- JOEL WEISMAN 's swan song ''. POLITICO. Retrieved 22 January 2018. Jump up ^ `` New Trier Dems Endorsements for the March 20 Democratic Primary ''. New Trier Dems. Retrieved 15 January 2018. Jump up ^ Korecki, Natasha ( November 9, 2017 ). `` Northside DFA backs Biss ''. Politico. Retrieved November 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( February 22, 2018 ). `` National `` Our Revolution '' endorses Biss ``. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved February 22, 2018. Jump up ^ @ MaryAnnAhernNBC ( February 22, 2018 ). `` Off the campaign trail for a day after injuring his back, look for @ KennedyforIL to attend @ BernieSanders Rally with @ ChuyForCongress despite @ OurRevolution national and IL group endorsing @ DanielBiss # ILGov # twill '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ GideonResnick ( February 22, 2018 ). ``. @ OurRevolution wading into another gubernatorial race, endorses Daniel Biss in Illinois '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Our Revolution Illinois endorses Biss ''. Capitol Fax. January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018. Jump up ^ @ ourrevolutionil ( January 29, 2018 ). `` Our Revolution Illinois Endorses @ danielbiss for Governor of Illinois '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 29, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ danielbiss ( January 29, 2018 ). `` It 's time to make Illinois work for the rest of us, not the millionaires and billionaires. Proud to have @ ourrevolutionil in our corner. # TeamBiss '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 29, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ PPIAction ( January 24, 2018 ). `` '' The PPIA Board is deeply impressed by '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ SierraClubIL ( February 20, 2018 ). `` More than ever, we need bold leaders to stand strong for our environment & communities. We know @ DanielBiss will put people over polluters, as he has the track record to prove it. Support our efforts to elect a green # ILGov '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved February 20, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Our state needs to put the people and the planet over profit. Watch a big campaign announcement with Sierra Club Illinois ''. Facebook. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018. Jump up ^ East, Kristen ; Guarino, Mark ( 14 March 2018 ). `` RAUNER vetoes gun dealer licensing bill -- POLL : Chicago voters high on AMAZON, not RAHM -- BROOKS portrays CPS as national model of success ''. Illinois Playbook. Politico. Retrieved 14 March 2018. On Tuesday ( Biss ) received the support of 314 Action, a pro-science advocacy group that supports STEM professionals running for public office. President Shaughnessy Naughton said Biss `` has already proven in the state Senate that he will take an evidence - based approach to policy making, and his skills and approach as a mathematician are going to be invaluable '' to the state. Jump up ^ John Cusack ( @ johncusack ) ( February 23, 2018 ). `` The fact that Daniel Biss can EVEN COMPETE with the citezens United political class of pritzger / Rauner - who can just write themselves another 50 million dollar check to pummel democracy shows you how ripe the USA is for radical change '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ John Cusack ( @ johncusack ) ( February 23, 2018 ). `` The fact that he 's competing against a billionaire with a 50 - 60 million ( and counting ) war chest - tells you we still have a pulse : ) '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Jesse Eisenberg joins the campaign trail ! ''. Facebook. Retrieved March 7, 2018. Jump up ^ Green, John ( April 4, 2017 ). `` Why I Wo n't Run for Office ''. vlogbrothers. Event occurs at 2 : 55. YouTube. Retrieved September 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Kathleen Rooney ( @ KathleenMRooney ) ( March 12, 2018 ). `` Voted ! For @ DanielBiss ! Because it would be worthwhile to elect a governor who is not a billionaire '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved March 13, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Korecki, Natasha ; East, Kristen ( November 28, 2017 ). `` GUTIERREZ retirement bombshell -- LUIS to back CHUY -- Scoop : SCHAKOWSKY endorses VILLIVALAM -- UIHLEIN is ROY MOORE 's biggest donor ''. Politico. Retrieved November 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Morning Spin : Pop tax, deaths lead to wave of Cook County Board contests ''. Chicago Tribune. November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017. Jump up ^ Howie Klein ( @ downwithtyranny ) ( October 10, 2017 ). `` Dan is running against 3 of the richest men in Illinois '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Donna Miller ( @ TheDonnaMiller ) ( August 26, 2017 ). `` Celebrate Anniversary of 19th Amendment - Women 's Right to Vote ! # WomensEqualityDay # WomenForBiss '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ @ pussyrrriot ( March 1, 2018 ). `` we 're going to rally in a couple of cities '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Pussy Riot gig makes for off - beat Biss campaign rally ''. Chicago Tribune. March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Richard H. Thaler ( @ R_Thaler ) ( August 14, 2017 ). `` Yes @ danielbiss is a candidate that everyone should take seriously '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Richard H. Thaler ( @ R_Thaler ) ( July 12, 2017 ). `` Attn : U of Chicago folks. IL can use a Governor who can do math ! '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Gubernatorial endorsement : Daniel Biss is the governor Illinois needs ''. The Columbia Chronicle. March 12, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Editorial : For governor, vote Biss. More importantly, just vote ''. The Daily Northwestern. Evanston, Illinois. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018. Jump up ^ `` HERALD & REVIEW ENDORSEMENT : Biss the best choice among Democrats ''. Herald & Review. Decatur, IL. February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018. Jump up ^ `` PANTAGRAPH ENDORSEMENT : Biss is best choice among Democrats ''. The Pantagraph. Bloomington, IL. February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : Daniel Biss is a Solid Progressive Pick for Governor ''. www.chicagomaroon.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Sfondeles, Tina ( June 14, 2017 ). `` U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider endorses state Sen. Daniel Biss for governor ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved June 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Natasha Korecki ( @ natashakorecki ) ( September 3, 2017 ). `` Rep. Brad Schneider retracts Daniel Biss endorsement over running mate 's views on Israel. # twill '' ( Tweet ) -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Sfondeles, Tina ( June 11, 2017 ). `` Handicapping the field in Illinois ' unprecedented governor 's race ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved October 6, 2017. Jump up ^ `` '' I 'm honored to have the support of Danny K Davis. Tune in. `` ''. November 19, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2017. Jump up ^ Tibbets, Ed ( September 17, 2017 ). `` Hare endorses Kennedy for Illinois governor ''. Quad - City Times. Retrieved September 18, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Joe Kennedy and Bernie Sanders to Visit ''. NBC. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Hinz, Greg ( June 19, 2017 ). `` Congressional duel : Rush, Gutierrez split backing for Illinois governor ''. Crain 's Chicago Business. Retrieved June 19, 2017. Jump up ^ Pearson, Rick ( May 30, 2017 ). `` Chris Kennedy calls property tax system ' extortion ' ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 6, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Miller, Rich ( September 28, 2017 ). `` Chuy Garcia says Kennedy is only Dem who can defeat Rauner ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 28, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Janssen, Kim. `` Dan Aykroyd takes shot at Cook County Assessor Berrios in ' Blues Brothers ' - themed ad for Chris Kennedy ''. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` A Night Of Comedy, With Special Guest Keegan - Michael Key - Chris Kennedy for Illinois ''. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Kacich, Tom ( April 16, 2017 ). `` University presidents help make sense of nonsense ''. The News - Gazette. Retrieved April 26, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Kennedy Receives Endorsement of Southern Illinois Democratic County Chairmen 's Association ''. Kennedy for Illinois. March 1, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : Kennedy for governor, Democrats ''. Journal Star. March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : For the Democrats, Kennedy for governor ''. The State Journal - Register. Retrieved March 9, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : For the Democrats, Chris Kennedy ''. Chicago Tribune. February 21, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : Kennedy for governor in Democratic primary ''. Daily Herald. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018. Jump up ^ Sweet, Lynn ( January 15, 2017 ). `` Commerce Secretary Pritzker ponders next move ''. Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved September 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar '' HRC does GOTV robo for JB ``. capitolfax.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Twitter ''. twitter.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Herrington, Cass ( October 9, 2017 ). `` Rep. Bustos endorses Pritzker for Governor ''. Peoria Public Radio. Retrieved Oct 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Bustos, Josepth ( October 4, 2017 ). `` Former congressman Jerry Costello makes endorsement in Democratic gubernatorial race ''. Belleville News - Democrat. Retrieved Oct 5, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( September 22, 2017 ). `` Poshard backs Pritzker ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( October 30, 2017 ). `` Quigley endorses Pritzker ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved October 30, 2017. Jump up ^ Korecki, Natasha ( September 27, 2017 ). `` Mendoza Backing Pritzker ''. POLITICO. Retrieved September 27, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Dudek, Mitch ( August 23, 2017 ). `` Pritzker nabs another endorsement : Secretary of State Jesse White ''. Chicago Sun Times. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved August 23, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Collinsville Office Opening ''. J.B. Pritzker. Facebook. December 17, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017. Jump up ^ Slayen, Galia ( September 4, 2017 ). `` JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton Finish Day Five of Statewide Think Big Bus Tour '' ( Press release ). Chicago, Illinois : JB for Governor. Retrieved September 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( November 8, 2017 ). `` Manar forcefully endorses Pritzker ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( March 24, 2017 ). `` Where are the women in the Illinois governor 's race ? ''. Crain 's Chicago Business. Retrieved January 9, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Rep. Harris to endorse Pritzker for governor ''. Windy City Times. November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Miller, Rich ( August 11, 2017 ). `` Pritzker combines Cook County nod with endorsements from 23 Dem county chairs ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved August 23, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Blue Book 2017 - 2018 County Chairs in Illinois page 437 Jump up ^ LocalLabs News Service ( April 12, 2017 ). `` Flannigan Township 2017 Consolidated General Election Results ''. SE Illinois News : A Dan Proft Political Publication. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Lester, Kerry ( December 19, 2016 ). `` Illinois electors wo n't change votes ''. Daily Herald. Retrieved August 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Girardi, Linda ( December 19, 2016 ). `` Kane Democrats say election of Trump has energized party ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Hinton, Lonnie J., ed. ( May 10, 2016 ). `` Commissioners debate possible acquisition of the 200 + acre Gambit Golf Course for new county office complex ''. The Vienna Times. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Lazansky, Shea ; Homan, John ( November 7, 2016 ). `` Thirteen vie for seven county board seats ''. Harrisburg Register. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Voyles, Ryan ( April 4, 2017 ). `` Underwood joins Campbell, Dunning on Richland board ''. Herald & Review. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Hinton, Rachel ( February 22, 2018 ). `` City Council veterans caucus endorses Pritzker, urges reforms ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Richland County Democratic Central Committee Officers ''. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 31, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` The Voter 's Self Defense System ''. Vote Smart. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Our Candidates `` Equality Illinois Political Action Committee ''. eqilpac.org. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Pearson, Rick. `` Illinois labor group endorses Pritzker, cementing Democratic front - runner status ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 7 June 2017. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( October 7, 2017 ). `` IDCCA votes to endorse Pritzker ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved October 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Pritzker Picks Up IEA Endorsement ''. News Talk. Petersburg, Illinois : WQLZ. January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( December 10, 2017 ). `` IFT endorses Pritzker ''. Capitol Fax. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved December 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Cosgrove, Terry, ed. ( January 12, 2018 ). `` Personal PAC endorses JB Pritzker for Governor ''. Windy City Times. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Bustos, Joseph ( May 9, 2017 ). `` St. Clair County Democrats endorse Pritzker in governor 's race ''. Belleville News Democrat. Belleville, Illinois. Retrieved August 23, 2017. Jump up ^ Editorial Board ( February 25, 2018 ). `` ENDORSEMENT : J.B. Pritzker and the future of Illinois ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved March 1, 2018. Jump up ^ Hawley, Rachel ( January 25, 2018 ). `` Representative Jan Schakowsky talks 20 years of progressive politics ''. North by Northwestern. Retrieved January 29, 2018. Jump up ^ Miller, Rich ( September 19, 2017 ). `` Pritzker nearly pulls off upset caucus win ''. Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 30, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Illinois LGBTQ Forum : The Democratic Candidates for Governor '', official website. Jump up ^ `` Students on stage for the gubernatorial debate '', chicago.cbslocal.com. Jump up ^ Hartz, Taylor ( 9 October 2017 ). `` Democratic candidates for governor face off in progressive forum ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved 9 October 2017. Jump up ^ `` Watch the Full Illinois Democratic Gubernatorial Forum ''. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Jump up ^ WSIL News ( January 31, 2018 ). `` IL Democratic Gubernatorial Debate at SIU 1 - 30 - 18 ''. Retrieved May 22, 2018 -- via YouTube. 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Question: who is running for governor in the state of illinois
Answer: Republican Governor Bruce Rauner