Who is the current governor of Illinois?
J. B. Pritzker (Democratic Party)Since 2019
Illinois/Governor
Governor JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd governor of the state of Illinois on January 14, 2019 and won election with the largest margin of victory over a sitting governor in more than a century.
Who did Pritzker run against?
2018 Illinois gubernatorial election
| Nominee | J. B. Pritzker | Bruce Rauner |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Running mate | Juliana Stratton | Evelyn Sanguinetti |
| Popular vote | 2,479,746 | 1,765,751 |
| Percentage | 54.5% | 38.8% |
Who is the mayor of Illinois?
Lori Lightfoot
| Mayor of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Seal of the City of Chicago | |
| Incumbent Lori Lightfoot since May 20, 2019 | |
| Style | Her Honor The Honorable |
| Term length | 4 years |
Who was Illinois first governor?
List of governors of Illinois
| Governor of Illinois | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Illinois Governor’s Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, no term limits |
| Inaugural holder | Shadrach Bond |
| Formation | October 6, 1818 |
Who are the mayors in Illinois?
Richard M. Daley, 54th mayor, 1989-2011. Rahm Emanuel, 55th mayor, 2011-2019. Lori Lightfoot, 56th mayor, 2019-
Who is the Governor of Illinois in 2019?
JB Pritzker, Governor On January 14, 2019, Illinois inaugurated Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton to lead Illinois into a new century as we enter our 201st year. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor look forward to beginning the work to build our state’s future together.
Who was the Governor of Illinois in 1818?
Illinois became a state in 1818. It had only one governor appointed by the President of the United States before it became a state. From March to June, 1809, Territorial Secretary Nathaniel Pope was the acting governor.
Who is the head of government in Illinois?
The governor is the head of the executive branch of Illinois’s state government and is charged with enforcing state laws.
What kind of power does the Governor of Illinois have?
List of Governors of Illinois. The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Illinois Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of impeachment. The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces .