JB Pritsker
The Governor of Illinois who opposed the deployment of the National Guard and ICE actions in Chicago, labeling them as authoritarian and fighting for state rights.
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Summary
JB Pritzker is the 43rd and current Governor of Illinois, first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022. A prominent member of the wealthy Pritzker family, known for the Hyatt Hotel fortune, he previously co-founded the private equity firm Pritzker Group. As Governor, he has pursued an ambitious policy agenda focused on economic growth, healthcare expansion, and education. Pritzker, along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, notably opposed the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago for ICE operations, a topic discussed on the All-In Podcast.
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Extracted Attributes
Spouse
Mary Kathryn "M. K." Muenster
Children
Two
Education
Duke University (BA in Political Science), Northwestern University School of Law (Juris Doctor)
Full Name
Jay Robert "J.B." Pritzker
Residence
Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, Illinois, USA
Birth Date
1965-01-19
Birth Place
Palo Alto, California, USA
Current Role
Governor of Illinois
Political Party
Democratic Party
Hobbies/Interests
Licensed pilot, Chicago Cubs fan, Chicago Bears fan, antique map collector
Estimated Net Worth
$3.6 billion USD
Family Wealth Origin
Hyatt Hotel fortune, investments
Timeline
- Born in Palo Alto, California. (Source: web_search_results)
1965-01-19
- Earned his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law. (Source: web_search_results)
1993
- Ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 9th congressional district, losing in the Democratic primary. (Source: web_search_results)
1998
- Began serving as Chairman of the Illinois Human Rights Commission under Governor Rod Blagojevich. (Source: web_search_results)
2003
- Concluded his term as Chairman of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. (Source: web_search_results)
2006
- Concluded his role running the private equity firm Pritzker Group with his brother Anthony. (Source: web_search_results)
2017-03
- Elected as the 43rd Governor of Illinois, unseating Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner. (Source: web_search_results)
2018
- Reelected as Governor of Illinois with the highest vote share for any Democratic governor in over 60 years. (Source: web_search_results)
2022
- Opposed the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to support ICE operations, alongside Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. (Source: Document 7a37f942-8e58-4649-a17d-7314ffbcc445)
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- J.B. Pritzker - Forbes
Jay Robert "J.B." Pritzker is the governor of Illinois; he unseated Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner as a Democratic candidate in 2018. An heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune, Pritzker ran private equity firm Pritzker Group with his brother Anthony until March 2017. His charitable foundation supports nonprofits primarily in Chicago, including the Ounce of Prevention Fund, which provides early-childhood education. [...] Pritzker is one of the richest politicians in office in the U.S. He is one of 13 billionaires in the Pritzker family. Related People & Companies Penny Pritzker Sibling View Profile Anthony Pritzker Sibling View Profile Northwestern University Attended the school View Profile Pritzker family Related by origin of wealth: Hotels, investments View Profile Robert Rowling Related by origin of wealth: Hotels, investments View Profile Duke University Attended the school [...] His uncle Jay Pritzker (d. 1999) founded Hyatt Hotels and his father Donald (d. 1972) managed and developed the chain. His sister Penny Pritzker, also a billionaire, served as U.S. commerce secretary under Barack Obama from 2013 to early 2017.
- The Governor - JB Pritzker, Governor - Illinois.gov
Governor JB Pritzker is Illinois’ 43rd Governor, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with the highest vote share for any Democratic governor in more than 60 years. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of the most ambitious policy agendas in the nation.
- JB Pritzker - Wikipedia
Pritzker was born in Palo Alto, California, on January 19, 1965. He is the son of Donald Pritzker and Sue Pritzker (née Sandel). Pritzker is named after his paternal uncles, Jay Pritzker and Robert Pritzker, and is known by his initials ("JB" for "Jay Bob"). Pritzker's grandfather, Abe Pritzker, was a business lawyer. Pritzker is a member of the Pritzker family, a Jewish family of Ukrainian descent that was prominent in business and philanthropy during the late 20th century. The Pritzkers have [...] Before entering electoral politics, Pritzker was a longtime active member and financial supporter of the Democratic Party "Democratic Party (United States)"). In 1998, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 9th congressional district, losing in the Democratic primary. He chaired the Illinois Human Rights Commission from 2003 to 2006 under Governor Rod Blagojevich. [...] Pritzker was raised in Atherton, California. He attended Milton Academy, a boarding school in Milton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. In 1993, he earned his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law. He is an attorney and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. ## Business career [edit]
- J.B. Pritzker Net Worth, Biography, Age, Spouse, Children & More
## J.B. Pritzker: Trivia Here are some interesting facts about Jay Robert Pritzker: Pritzker is a licensed pilot and enjoys flying. He is a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. Pritzker is a collector of antique maps. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Pritzker is the richest politician in the United States, with an estimated net worth of $3.6 billion. ## Wealth History ## Timeline ## January 19, 1965 Jay Robert Pritzker is born in Palo Alto, California. ## 1998 [...] Jay Robert Pritzker was born on January 19, 1965, in Palo Alto, California. He is a member of the wealthy Pritzker family, which owns the Hyatt hotel chain. Pritzker's father, Donald Pritzker, served as president of Hyatt Hotels and died of a heart attack at age 39. His mother, Sue (Sandel) Pritzker, died in an accident at age 49. Pritzker has two older siblings, Anthony Pritzker and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. ## J.B. Pritzker: Family [...] Jay Robert Pritzker is married to Mary Kathryn "M. K." Muenster. They have two children and reside in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. Pritzker is actively involved in philanthropy and has supported various educational institutions and organizations. He is the president of the Pritzker Family Foundation, which funds research and programs focused on children in poverty. Pritzker is also the chairman of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and the principal funder of Cambodia
- JB Pritzker, Governor
As Governor, JB Pritzker is thinking big for all of Illinois. Focusing on growing our economy and creating jobs, stabilizing state government and balancing our budget, expanding healthcare to all Illinoisans, and investing in cradle to career education. Governor Pritzker’s agenda serves every region of our state, so no one is left behind. [...] leader in early childhood education and intends to make Illinois the leading state in the nation for our youngest children. Governor Pritzker is working to reform our criminal justice system, end the epidemic of gun violence, prioritize mental health and defend and expand the individual and civil rights of every Illinoisan. [...] Elected by the largest margin in a generation, Governor Pritzker knows it’s time for a change in Illinois. That’s why he works hard every day to put state government back on the side of working families. Governor Pritzker is committed to raising wages, reducing healthcare costs, expanding child care assistance, and increasing college affordability because he believes it’s the job of state government to improve the standard of living for all our residents. He has worked for decades as a national