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Jesse Sullivan announces run for Illinois governor
A California investor and Illinois native is joining the race for governor.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A California investor and Illinois native is joining the race for governor.
"So today amongst all of you I have an announcement. My name is Jesse Sullivan and I'm running to be the next governor of Illinois. Together lets fight to make Illinois strong," Jesse Sullivan said in a campaign ad.
Sullivan announced his candidacy on Thursday. He was born downstate and has raised more than $11 million, mainly from California, to run in the race as a Republican.
Sullivan is one of four Republicans competing for the GOP nomination.
Governor JB Pritzker did not seem phased by Sullivan’s announcement.
"Look it's a mess over there on the Republican side. They're beating up on each other. All I can say is I’m focused on the issues that are really important to the people of Illinois," Pritzker said. "Republicans want to take us backward. I want to take us forward."
The election for governor will take place in November of 2022.