J.B. Pritzker

Taxes

Mr. Pritzker advocates for a graduated-rate income tax, which would tax wealthier Illinoisians more than poorer citizens. During a debate on Sept. 20, Mr. Pritzker blamed the governor of supporting the “currently unfair tax system.”

Corruption

Mr. Pritzker does not have a public stance on political corruption, but has emphasized that many accusations that Rauner has made against him during the campaign are untrue. He also explained that Rauner has been lying to the people of Illinois for the three years he has been in office.

Criminal Justice

Mr. Pritzker’s plan “would legalize marijuana and modernize sentencing, reduce recidivism and re-entry by removing economic barriers, reform our juvenile justice system, and treat gun violence like a public health epidemic.” This plan encompasses Mr. Pritzker’s plan to end mass-incarceration.

Jobs

In order to increase jobs, Mr. Pritzker wants to invest in infrastructure, which he believes will make Illinois a desirable place to do business for many companies.