CHICAGO, Ill. – On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Christian Mitchell will join the Democratic ticket as a candidate for Lt. Governor of Illinois.
Mitchell, a former three-term state representative and current First Lieutenant in the Illinois Air National Guard, served as a Deputy Governor for more than four years, during which he was a principal force behind the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital plan and Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.
The Pritzker campaign released a new video, Meet Christian Mitchell, highlighting the announcement.
“Christian Mitchell is a proven leader with deep experience, steady judgment, and an unshakable commitment to the working families of Illinois,” Pritzker said. “Whether it’s transforming our clean energy future, rebuilding our infrastructure, or keeping our communities safe, Christian has been a force behind so much of our progress. I couldn’t ask for a better partner to continue delivering results for the people of Illinois.”
“There is no one who fights harder for working families than Governor JB Pritzker and I am deeply honored to be his choice for Lieutenant Governor,” Christian Mitchell said. “The Governor has led with courage and compassion, and together we’ve built a foundation that’s moving Illinois forward. I’m ready to build on that progress—lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and making sure every community has the resources and opportunities they deserve. This is about delivering real results for the people of Illinois, and I’m excited to get to work.”
After overseeing the Illinois Department of Military Affairs as Deputy Governor, Mitchell commissioned and now serves as a First Lieutenant and Deputy Staff Judge Advocate in the Illinois Air National Guard. He also serves as Vice President for Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago, where he oversees government relations, civic partnerships, and business diversity initiatives to drive equitable growth on the South Side and across the region.
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