The Illinois primaries are the first test of the 2028 presidential race ^0%

MS NOW - By Leigh Giangreco - 3/17/2026, 1:43 PM

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker doesn’t face any competition in the Democratic primary as he runs for a third term. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t facing a challenge. In fact, the elections on Tuesday will be the first major test of Pritzker’s barely concealed presidential ambitions, as he attempts to expand his political reach in the state.... more