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A potential 2028 presidential contender plans $20 million to help Democrats

Washington Post Politics Wednesday 09 September 2026, 14:00 UTC By Gregory S. Schneider 1 min read
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) will lead a new political action committee to help Democrats get elected to Congress this fall, aiming to spend some $20 million on their campaigns ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEA potential 2028 presidential contender plans $20 million to help Democrats Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker raises his own profile with an effort to target MAGA Republicans.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) will lead a new political action committee to help Democrats get elected to Congress this fall, aiming to spend some $20 million on their campaigns ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEA potential 2028 presidential contender plans $20 million to help Democrats Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker raises his own profile with an effort to target MAGA Republicans.
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