Democratic, Governor of Illinois
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Of 16 statements on the record, 2 raised concerns about data centers, 1 was mixed and 13 carry no label.
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- · Raises concern · finance.biggo.com
- · Mixed · Chicago Tribune
- · Raises concern · wandtv.com
What they said
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Pritzker says there is disagreement about data center legislation, but he expects a bill to be ready for fall veto session next month.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 17, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- The Black Chronicle (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Illinois Governor Pritzker said every community should decide whether to allow data centers, and Republicans support community decision making on data center locations.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WAND (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated lawmakers should pass the POWER Act to regulate data centers, requiring companies to bring clean energy, protect community bills, and use closed loop water systems.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WAND (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Governor Pritzker said he hopes data center regulation legislation under the POWER Act could pass in the Illinois fall veto session despite disagreements
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Chicago Tribune (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Governor Pritzker is urging state lawmakers to pass uniform regulations for data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 5, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Effingham Radio (opens in a new tab), news outlet
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JB Pritzker, governor of Illinois, proposed new restrictions and stringent regulations on data centers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 30, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Shaw Local (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Pritzker released a comprehensive framework on data center policy earlier this year that ensures Illinois water resources are protected and that noise pollution is minimized
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 30, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Shaw Local (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Governor J.B. Pritzker said he does not have the authority to impose a statewide moratorium on data centers on his own
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 26, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Shaw Local (opens in a new tab), national outlet
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Governor Pritzker hopes the state legislature will consider the POWER Act, which requires data centers to pay for infrastructure costs, source clean energy, and follow water use guidelines
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 26, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Shaw Local (opens in a new tab), national outlet
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Governor JB Pritzker says state lawmakers need to pass data center regulations during veto session.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 25, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- wandtv.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "requiring them to do the things that keep people safe in their communities and keep bills as low as they possibly can be".
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Governor Pritzker said he is not pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and cannot impose one unilaterally
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 24, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Chicago Tribune (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "he is not pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and cannot impose one unilaterally".
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POWER Act does not include outright pause on data centers but holds them responsible for energy costs and environmental protections
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 24, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Chicago Tribune (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words are not clearly the speaker's own. The two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source held it.
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CyrusOne secured a tax break before Governor JB Pritzker used executive authority to pause a state program providing deals to developers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 23, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Illinois Times (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words are not clearly the speaker's own. The two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source held it.
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JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor, said public concerns about data centers are legitimate and states should set clear conditions for new data centers, requiring developers to provide clean energy and adopt closed loop water recycling.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 23, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- finance.biggo.com (opens in a new tab), international outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "states should set clear conditions for new data centers, including requiring developers to provide their own clean energy and adopt closed-loop water recycling systems".
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Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois has not pursued massive hyperscale data center campuses like those in Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 27, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WGLT (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Pritzker said the state should pump brakes on the data center industry rather than roll out the red carpet
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 27, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WGLT (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Where we looked
The record last searched for JB Pritzker's words on October 19, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Darren Bailey Republican · Governor · the race page
- Collin Corbett Independent · Governor · the race page
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