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Religion: Jewish (Reform; family of Ukrainian Jewish descent; instrumental in building Illinois Holocaust Museum)
Education: B.A. Political Science, Duke University (1987); J.D., Northwestern University School of Law (1990)
Birthplace: Atherton, California
Background: Billionaire businessman, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist from the Pritzker family (Hyatt Hotels); became 43rd governor of Illinois in 2019.
JB Pritzker scores 2/70 — near the bottom. Billionaire heir to Hyatt Hotels fortune. Jewish faith of Ukrainian descent. Instrumental in building Illinois Holocaust Museum. Most progressive governor in this set — signed abortion rights into state constitution, assault weapons ban, sanctuary state law. Net worth $3.9B makes him wealthiest governor in America. Eyeing 2028 presidential run. Announced third term bid June 2025.
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