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JB Pritzker: “We're seeing an overperformance of Latino voters, overperformance of young voters, of black voters.”

Featuring: JB Pritzker, Democratic | Governor of Illinois

JB Pritzker says Trump 'is trying to rig these elections': Full interview

Published November 1, 2026

How confident are you that Democrats can win back control of the Senate, Governor? Well, the energy on the ground, not just in Illinois but across the country is very high. We're seeing an overperformance of Latino voters, overperformance of young voters, of black voters. This is good for Democrats. And I can say that the energy is just high. (00:29–00:36)

STATEMENT

Asserts that Latino, young, and black voters are overperforming in elections.

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“Donald Trump of course wants to prosecute or all of his opponents. He's threatened to jail me.”
Asserts that Donald Trump has threatened to jail JB Pritzker.02:31-02:39
“It is Donald Trump that has tried to redistrict all over the country.”
Asserts that Donald Trump has attempted to influence redistricting nationwide.04:01-04:06
“We're outperforming 2018, which is a pretty high performance year.”
Asserts that current voter turnout is surpassing 2018 levels.00:53-00:57
“Greg Abbott has been doing terrible things for middle class and working class people in his state.”
Asserts that Greg Abbott's policies negatively impact middle and working-class people in Texas.01:20-01:27
“We Democrats don't stand against the idea of counting all the votes.”
Asserts that Democrats support counting all votes in elections.02:56-03:01
“Mary Peltola will win and should be certified.”
Asserts that Mary Peltola will win her election and should be certified.03:14-03:18
“Donald Trump is trying to rig these elections.”
Asserts that Donald Trump is attempting to manipulate election outcomes.03:44-03:48
“The early voting is just off the charts.”
Asserts that early voting turnout is exceptionally high.04:37-04:40
“There need to be hearings because there's so much corruption.”
Asserts that hearings are necessary due to widespread corruption.05:11-05:15
“The American public doesn't know the extent of the corruption.”
Asserts that the public is unaware of the full extent of corruption.05:31-05:35
“The president of the United States is able to do and, and is doing now with his family and his close friends.”
Asserts that the president is engaging in profiteering with family and friends.05:50-05:56
“We've made a lot of progress, but there's still more progress to go.”
Asserts that progress has been made in Illinois, but more is needed.06:12-06:16
“Democrats will take the House and the Senate.”
Asserts that Democrats will win control of both the House and Senate.06:51-06:54