Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he would run for a third term in 2026, amid speculation over his ambitions for the 2028 presidential race, with the release of a campaign launch video featuring sharp criticism of President Donald Trump.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced he is running for a third term Thursday morning. Pritzker posted a video announcing his run on his official website at 8 a.m. Filmed in Chestnut, Illinois, Pritzker speaks in the video about the impact of President Trump's tariffs on Illinois farmers and industry,

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his bid for a third term with an attempt to position himself as a champion of voters’ economic concerns and a foil to President Donald Trump.