Chester, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Hoping to be Illinois’ first three-term governor since Jim Thompson, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker finds a familiar foe for his campaign kickoff video.

“Donald Trump has made clear he will stop at nothing to get his way,” said Pritzker, in the video.  “I’m not about to stand by and let him tear down all we’re building in Illinois.”

The video boasts balanced budgets and credit upgrades in Pritzker’s first two terms.  It was shot in Chester, IL.

“I’m standing here at the center of Illinois.  And, these days, Illinois is standing at the center of the fight — the fight to make life more affordable, the fight to protect our freedoms,” Pritzker said.

President Trump is not on the ballot, but he and his policies are prominent in Gov. Pritzker‘s re-election campaign.

“In Washington, all they’re offering is chaos and craziness,” said Pritzker.  “Their tariffs are hurting farmers and small businesses.  They’re stripping away health care from seniors and working families.”

Pritzker’s hope is that if he runs for president in 2028, it’s from a position as a third-term governor. A campaign kick-off tour includes Springfield Thursday night — among six stops Thursday and Friday.