Illinois Governor's Race: JB Pritzker defeats Darren Bailey, NBC News projects

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has won reelection, securing a third term in office. NBC News and the Associated Press project that Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey in a rematch of the 2022 election. The victory occurred shortly after polls closed on Tuesday night. This win establishes Pritzker for a possible 2028 presidential run. Pritzker recently appeared at the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference in Chicago, which gathers scientists and policymakers to explore sustainable world actions.