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Who was governor before Pritzker?
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| # | Governor | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Rod Blagojevich | January 29, 2009 |
| 41 | Pat Quinn | January 12, 2015 |
| 42 | Bruce Rauner | January 14, 2019 |
| 43 | J. B. Pritzker | Incumbent |
How many governors has Illinois had?
Since becoming a state in 1818, 43 people have served as governor of Illinois; before statehood, it had only 1 territorial governor, Ninian Edwards. The longest-serving governor was James R. Thompson, who was elected to four terms lasting 14 years, from 1977 to 1991. Only one governor, Richard J.
Is governor Pritzker married?
Mary Kathryn Muensterm. 1993
J. B. Pritzker/Spouse
Was George Ryan a Democrat or Republican?
Republican Party
George H. Ryan/Parties
How much does the governor of Illinois make?
In 2015, the Council of State Governments reported that Rauner had returned all but $1 of his salary to the State of Illinois. However, the pay rate for the title of governor in Illinois remains at $177,412.
How much is Penny Pritzker worth?
3.1 billion USD (2021)
Penny Pritzker/Net worth
Who was the Governor of Illinois in 1994?
The Illinois Gubernatorial election of 1994 occurred on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican Governor Jim Edgar won reelection in the greatest landslide in Illinois history, excepting the election of 1818.
Who is the governor and Lieutenant Governor of Illinois?
On January 14, 2019, Illinois inaugurated Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton to lead Illinois into a new century as we enter our 201st year. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor look forward to beginning the work to build our state’s future together. Learn more here.
Who is the head of government in Illinois?
The governor is the head of the executive branch of Illinois’s state government and is charged with enforcing state laws.
When was the term of Governor of Illinois shortened?
The constitution of 1848 moved the start of the term to the second Monday in January starting in 1849, thus shortening the term won in the 1844 election to 2 years. Governors were not allowed to succeed themselves until the 1870 constitution, which removed this limit.