Pritzker Kicks Off 2028 Presidential Bid with High-Stakes New Hampshire Fundraiser

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is headlining A key Democratic Party donor New Hampshire on Sunday.

As Pritzker enhances his national reputation and speculation mounts regarding a potential presidential bid for 2028, this event has come into focus. During the fundraising gathering on Sunday, Pritzker plans to speak about escalating authoritarian trends and the necessity for Democrats to counteract them, stated his spokesperson, Jordan Abudayyeh, in an official release.

In recent months, Pritzker has delivered numerous prominent speeches; however, his keynote address at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner this week might be among the most significant, particularly concerning his aspirations for the presidency.

Following the Iowa Caucus, New Hampshire hosts the initial primary for aspiring presidents. This state, known as the Granite State, plays a crucial role because winning here can propel a candidate’s campaign forward heading into Super Tuesday.

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Pritzker is currently in his second term as the governor of Illinois and hasn’t indicated whether he plans to seek reelection in 2026. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton (D-IL) is also part of his administration. running to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Pritzker lately endorsed Stratton's candidacy.

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), who later became the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in 2024, was the keynote speaker at last year's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner.