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Illinois governor polls
Pritzker (D) vs. Bailey (R)
JB Pritzker leads the 2026 Illinois governor race by 18.6 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Pritzker 53.3%, Bailey 34.7%.
- 2 polls from 2 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 1.4 points toward Darren Bailey over the past month.
- Rated Safe D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by JB Pritzker (D).
Illinois governor polling average
JB Pritzker53.3%
Darren Bailey34.7%
MarginPritzker +18.6
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — JB Pritzker · — Darren Bailey
Latest Illinois governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Pritzker | Bailey | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 | Public Policy Polling / Chicago News Weekly | 569 LV | 54% | 34% | Pritzker +20 |
| Nov. 20–24 | Victory Research | 1,208 LV | 54% | 34% | Pritzker +20 |