Jay Robert "J.B." Pritzker is the 43rd Governor of Illinois and a prominent billionaire philanthropist. A scion of the immensely wealthy Pritzker family (owners of the Hyatt hotel chain), he is currently the wealthiest elected official in the United States. Utilizing his massive personal fortune, Pritzker essentially self-funded his political ascent, but he has surprised critics by becoming an incredibly effective, highly progressive legislative operator. Pritzker has stabilized Illinois' notoriously disastrous fiscal standing, passing balanced budgets and achieving multiple credit upgrades for the state. More prominently, he has established Illinois as the ultimate Midwestern progressive sanctuary, codifying abortion rights, passing sweeping assault weapons bans, and eliminating cash bail. In response to the 2024 election of Donald Trump, Pritzker established the "Think Big America" organization, utilizing his personal wealth to fund abortion ballot initiatives and progressive causes nationwide. He is a heavyweight power broker within the Democratic Party and a massive financial and political force preparing for the 2028 presidential cycle.