Gov. JB Pritzker criticizes AIPAC after pro-Israel group spent heavily in Illinois primary

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Gov. JB Pritzker criticizes AIPAC after pro-Israel group spent heavily in Illinois primary

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the significant amount of special interest money spent in the state's primary elections. His criticism included the involvement of AIPAC, a pro-Israel political group that he had previously supported. Pritzker's statement was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, during an interview in Chicago with his running mate, Christian Mitchell. The governor expressed concern over the influence of outside money in Illinois politics. The specific reasons for Pritzker's change in stance towards AIPAC were not detailed in the provided text.

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Chicago ×540% Christian Mitchell ×450% Illinois ×870% AIPAC ×280% JB Pritzker ×1090%

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