CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois will protect “vulnerable communities” from a Trump presidency. Pritzker released a statement in the wake of Donald Trump’s decisive victory on Tuesday, saying, “This morning, our most ...

Illinois voters headed to the polls on Nov. 5 to cast ballots in the presidential race as well as a number of down-ballot congressional races.

The governor is widely viewed as a possible future contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, a spot that is now wide open for 2028.

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Illinois Democrats in congressional races hope to fend off challenges from Republicans fighting to keep control of the U.S. House

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the election, issuing a warning that if anyone tries to “come for my people,” they will have to “come through me.

Illinois has 17 congressional districts – of which all but four include at least part of the greater Chicago area.

Former President Donald Trump won Tuesday's election for president with 72.8 million votes to Vice President Kamala Harris' 68 million votes, according to unofficial results. Trump did better in more rural areas of Illinois and Harris fared better in urban areas.

Illinois residents headed to the polls Tuesday to decide local and national races, which range from US president to state ballot initiatives. Results are coming in.

In Illinois, President-elect Donald Trump accomplished a feat no Republican presidential candidate has in more than 30 years: He turned the state a lighter shade of blue.

Typically, Democrats win the state by at least 10 percent. In the 2024 election though, Harris won by only around 4 percent.