2018 Illinois gubernatorial election
The 2018 Illinois gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Illinois. The Democratic and Republican primary elections took place on March 20, 2018[1] and the Libertarian Party state convention was held on March 4th.[2]
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Incumbent Republican Governor Bruce Rauner ran for re-election to a second term[3][4] against Democrat J. B. Pritzker and Libertarian Kash Jackson.
In March 2018, the primary results concluded with J. B. Pritzker winning the Democratic nomination with Rauner winning the Republican nomination. Meanwhile, Kash Jackson won the Libertarian Party nomination during a state convention in Bloomington, IL.[2]
Pritzker defeated incumbent Rauner in the general election by a landslide.
Republican Party
Main page: Republican Party (United States)
Candidates
Declared
- Daniel Biss, State Senator[5]
- Running mate: Litesa Wallace, State Representative. Wallace replaced Ramirez-Rosa on September 8, 2017.[6]
- Former running mate: Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chicago Alderman. Biss removed Ramirez-Rosa from the ticket on September 6, 2017.[7][8]
- Bob Daiber, Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools[9]
- Running mate: Jonathan W. Todd, social worker[10]
- Tio Hardiman, former director of CeaseFire and candidate for Governor in 2014[11]
- Running mate: Patricia Avery, President and CEO of the Champaign County chapter of the NAACP.[12]
- Chris Kennedy, former Chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees and member of the Kennedy family[13][14]
- Running mate: Ra Joy, executive director of CHANGE Illinois, a government reform coalition.[15]
- Alex Paterakis, civil engineer and business owner.[16]
- J. B. Pritzker, venture capitalist and philanthropist[17]
- Running mate: Juliana Stratton, State Representative[18]
Superintendent
Bob Daiber
Activist
Tio Hardiman
Businessman
Alex Paterakis
Businessman
J. B. Pritzker
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Primary results
| Democratic primary results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Daniel Biss | 204,043 | 26.44% | ||
| Democratic | Bob Daiber | 7,825 | 1.01% | ||
| Democratic | Chris Kennedy | 190,208 | 24.64% | ||
| Democratic | Robert Marshall | 8,251 | 1.07% | ||
| Democratic | J. B. Pritzker | 348,101 | 45.10% | ||
| Democratic | Tio Hardiman | 13,391 | 1.73% | ||
| Total votes | 771,819 | 100% | |||
Democratic Party
Main page: Democratic Party (United States)
Withdrawn
- Scott Drury, State Representative, withdrew on September 19, 2017. He is running for Illinois Attorney General.[19]
- Former running mate: Alex Hirsch, political operative
- Ameya Pawar, Chicago Alderman, withdrew on October 12, 2017[20]
- Former running mate: Tyrone Coleman, mayor of Cairo, Illinois
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bruce Rauner (R) |
J. B. Pritzker (D) |
Kash Jackson (L) |
Sam McCann (C) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research America Inc. | September 5–13, 2018 | 1,024 | ± 3.1% | 27% | 44% | 4% | 6% | 0% | 14% |
| Marist College | August 12–16, 2018 | 734 | ± 4.4% | 30% | 46% | 6% | 4% | 2% | 13% |
| Victory Research Archived 2018-08-16 at the Wayback Machine | August 12–14, 2018 | 1,208 | ± 2.8% | 30% | 41% | 2% | 9% | – | 18% |
| (C-McCann) | July 25–29, 2018 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 29% | 42% | 6% | 11% | 1% | 10% |
| Illinois Public Opinion (D) | July 12, 2018 | 423 | ± 5.0% | 26% | 39% | 1% | 10% | – | 23% |
| Victory Research Archived 2018-07-07 at the Wayback Machine | June 26–28, 2018 | 1,208 | ± 2.8% | 30% | 45% | 2% | 5% | – | 18% |
| We Ask America | June 9–11, 2018 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 27% | 36% | – | – | 26% | 11% |
| Victory Research[dead link] | May 22–24, 2018 | 1,208 | ± 2.8% | 32% | 47% | – | – | – | – |
| 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 Archived 2018-02-28 at the Wayback Machine | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | October 2, 2017 | 517 | ± 4.4% | 30% | 47% | – | – | – | 23% |
- with Jeanne Ives and J. B. 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | October 2, 2017 | 517 | ± 4.4% | 20% | 40% | 40% |
- with Bruce Rauner and Chris Kennedy
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bruce Rauner (R) |
Chris Kennedy (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | October 2, 2017 | 517 | ± 4.4% | 28% | 41% | 31% |
- with Bruce Rauner and Daniel Biss
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bruce Rauner (R) |
Daniel Biss (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Simon Institute Archived 2018-02-28 at the Wayback Machine | 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 Bruce Rauner and generic Democrat
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bruce Rauner (R) |
Generic Democrat |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normington Petts (D-DGA) | July 18–20, 2017 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 37% | 49% | 14% |
| Anzalone Lizst Grove (D)[dead link] | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | 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) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | October 2, 2017 | 517 | ± 4.4% | 25% | 42% | 33% |
- with Jeanne Ives and Chris Kennedy
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jeanne Ives (R) |
Chris Kennedy (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden & Fry (R-Liberty Principles PAC) Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine | October 2, 2017 | 517 | ± 4.4% | 19% | 38% | 43% |
- with Bruce Rauner and Dick Durbin
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bruce Rauner (R) |
Dick Durbin (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Ask America Archived 2018-12-15 at the Wayback Machine | July 26, 2016 | 824 | ± 3.5% | 35% | 44% | 22% |
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Libertarian Party
Main page: Libertarian Party (United States)
Winner
- Kash Jackson, Navy Veteran and activist[21][22]
Failed
- Jon Stewart, retired professional wrestler, Republican candidate for the State House in 1998 and Republican candidate for IL-05 in 2009[21] [23]
Activist
Kash Jackson
Retired professional wrestler
Jon Stewart
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[24] | Lean D | September 14, 2018 |
| Rothenberg Political Report[25] | Lean D | September 14, 2018 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Likely D | September 20, 2018 |
| Real Clear Politics[27] | Likely D | September 19, 2018 |
| Daily Kos Elections[28] | Likely D | September 17, 2018 |
| Governing[29] | Lean D | September 19, 2018 |
| Politico[30] | Likely D | September 19, 2018 |
| Fox News[31] | Lean D | September 19, 2018 |
2018 Illinois Gubernatorial Election Media
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References
- ↑ The Green Papers: Illinois 2018 General Election.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 jevelsizer@pantagraph.com, Julia Evelsizer. Libertarian party selects governor candidate in Bloomington. pantagraph.com.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Rauner quietly confirms re-election bid. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ↑ Pearson, Rick (20 March 2017). "State Sen. Daniel Biss announces Democratic bid for governor". Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-daniel-biss-illinois-governor-race-met-0320-20170319-story.html. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (September 8, 2017). Biss formally announces Litesa Wallace as new running mate. https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/08/biss-formally-announces-litesa-wallace-as-new-running-mate/. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ↑ Byrne, John. Biss selects freshman Chicago alderman as running mate. Chicago Tribune (August 31, 2017).
- ↑ Pearson, Rick. Dem gov hopeful Biss drops running mate Ramirez-Rosa over Israel views. The Chicago Tribune (September 6, 2017). Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ↑ Koziatek, Mike (February 10, 2017). Madison County school superintendent to run for governor. Belleville, Illinois. http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article131961239.html. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (October 13, 2017). Daiber names social worker as running mate. Springfield, Illinois. https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/13/daiber-names-social-worker-as-running-mate/. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ↑ Vlahos, Nick. Nick in the AM: Tio Hardiman to run again for Illinois governor. Peoria Journal Star (June 5, 2017). Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (August 9, 2017). Hardiman selects running mate. Springfield, Illinois. https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/09/hardiman-selects-running-mate/. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ↑ Sneed, Michael (February 8, 2017). "Chris Kennedy Announces Run For Governor". Chicago Sun-Times. http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chris-kennedy-announces-run-for-governor/. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ↑ Will Connors. Chris Kennedy, Son of RFK, Running for Illinois Governor. The Wall Street Journal (February 8, 2017). Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ↑ Sfondeles, Tina. "Kennedy chooses running mate: Ra Joy, who lost son to gun violence Archived 2017-09-20 at the Wayback Machine", Chicago Sun-Times, September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ↑ Schuba, Tom. Meet the 29-Year-Old Suburban Democrat Running for Governor. NBC 5 Chicago (January 31, 2017). Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ↑ Pearson, Rick. J.B. Pritzker joins Illinois governor race, facing big Democratic field to take on Rauner. Chicago Tribune (April 6, 2017). Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (August 9, 2017). Pritzker to pick Rep. Stratton. Springfield, Illinois. https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/09/pritzker-to-pick-rep-stratton/. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ↑ Geiger, Kim (19 September 2017). Drury drops governor bid to run for attorney general. Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-scott-drury-attorney-general-campaign-met-20170919-story.html. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ↑ Miller, Rich. Pawar ends his campaign, cites money. NBC 5 Chicago (October 12, 2017). Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Janssen, Kim. Former pro-wrestler with ties to Kellyanne Conway seeks Illinois governor nod. Chicago Tribune (June 21, 2017). Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Navy Vet On Cross-Country Mission For Parental Equality (4 September 2016).
- ↑ Aquarianagrarian. The Aquarian Agrarian: Libertarian Party of Chicago Vets Illinois Governor Candidates (8 March 2017).
- ↑ 2018 Governor Race ratings | The Cook Political Report (in en). The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
- ↑ Gubernatorial Ratings | Inside Elections (in en). insideelections.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
- ↑ 2018 Governor (in en-US). Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallUniversity of Virginia Center for Politics. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ↑ RealClearPolitics - 2018 Election Maps - 2018 Governor Races. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings. Daily Kos (June 5, 2018).
- ↑ Tracking the 2018 Governors Races. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ Who wins 2018? Predictions for Every House & Senate Election. Politico. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- ↑ 2018 Senate Power Rankings. Fox News. Retrieved July 10, 2018.