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Christian Mitchell joins Pritzker’s ticket
PRITZKER’s No. 2: Gov. JB Pritzker has tapped Christian Mitchell, a former deputy governor and veteran state representative, to be his lieutenant governor running mate in 2026. The move surprised some Democrats, who expected the governor to select someone with geographic diversity. Mitchell is a Chicagoan, though he did grow up in suburban Maywood.
Gov. Pritzker announces Christian Mitchell as running mate. What you need to know
In Pritzker's video announcement, Mitchell said he got into public service because "as difficult as life can be, I believe it can be a little bit easier if you've got leaders in government who care about working families, making life more affordable, making health care more accessible."
A former lawmaker and deputy governor, Christian Mitchell now oversees civic engagement at the University of Chicago. Current ...
Mitchell’s candidacy ensures a person of color remains atop the ticket with Pritzker in his bid for a third term, as current ...
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