Pritzker Spends Millions on Democratic Campaigns as He Weighs a Possible 2028 Presidential Run

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat and a billionaire, is pouring millions of dollars into Democratic campaigns in this year's midterm races as he considers a possible 2028 presidential bid. He is leading the midterms money war, though he may trail some potential Democratic rivals in early 2028 polling. Pritzker is boosting candidates in early states and building relationships with Black and Hispanic officials, and his spending for Black and Hispanic candidates is drawing notice. The reports say the moves could pay political dividends if he runs for the White House.

Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had. The Hill, on the alternative/independent side, leads with the scale of Pritzker's spending, his place in the midterm money race, and the way that money could become leverage in a 2028 run despite his polling position. Politico, on the left, focuses on his spending for Black and Hispanic candidates and his outreach to officials in those communities. Both describe the spending as groundwork for a possible presidential campaign.