2022 Illinois Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage

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Abortion     Darren Bailey: Abortion.     J.B. Pritzker: Illinois is most progressive in nation for reproductive care.     J.B. Pritzker: AdWatch: My opponent compares abortion to WWII Holocaust.     Jesse Sullivan: Pro-life, let's try to reduce the number of abortions.     Paul Schimpf: Opposed "radical" Reproductive Health Act.     Richard Irvin: Pro-choice only for rape, incest, health and life of mother.     J.B. Pritzker: This should be a right that is a constitutional right.

Budget & Economy     Darren Bailey: We're going to demand a zero-based budget.     Paul Schimpf: We need to get our spending under control, top priority.     Richard Irvin: Rein in government spending; cut taxes; balance the budget.

Civil Rights     J.B. Pritzker: Lengthened hours of early voting, have mail balloting.     Paul Schimpf: Opposes Black Lives Matter.     Richard Irvin: All lives matter; black lives are included in all lives.     Richard Irvin: May not understand "Adam and Steve" but recognizes rights.

Crime     Richard Irvin: As mayor he defeated the local 'Defund the Police' movement.     Richard Irvin: Would repeal criminal justice reforms; restore cash bail.

Education     Richard Irvin: State funding of public education is key to success.

Energy & Oil     Paul Schimpf: Opposed energy bill as "environmental virtue signaling".     Richard Irvin: Opposes radical total phase-out of fossil fuel power plants.

Government Reform     Jesse Sullivan: Biden won in 2020, but we need to fix trust in elections.     Paul Schimpf: People fleeing from taxes, excessive government regulations.     Richard Irvin: For term limits, against gerrymandering.

Gun Control     Paul Schimpf: Sponsored bill expanding apprentice hunting program.     Richard Irvin: Supports background checks; fix Firearm Owners ID system.     J.B. Pritzker: We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Immigration     Richard Irvin: If elected, Illinois will not be a sanctuary state.

Principles & Values     Darren Bailey: No longer thinks Chicago should break away from state.     Darren Bailey: Platform: restore moral and financial integrity to the state.     Darren Bailey: He is praying on who should be his Lt. Governor.     Paul Schimpf: A duty to serve your country, your state, and your community.     Richard Irvin: Objects to Pride Parade not allowing police in uniform.     Darren Bailey: Certifying 2020 election is tantamount to legitimizing fraud.

Social Security     Richard Irvin: Modernize state pension system, reduce pension liabilities.

Tax Reform     Richard Irvin: Will fight to cut taxes, get property tax relief.     Richard Irvin: I hate what Trump stands for, but delivered tax cuts.

War & Peace     Jesse Sullivan: Accused of embellishing his service in Afghanistan.

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Next election in 2022; contenders: IL 2022 Gubernatorial debate: Incumbent J.B. Pritzker(D) vs.State Sen.Darren Bailey(R) vs.Jesse Sullivan(R,lost primary) vs.Paul Schimpf(R,lost primary) vs.Richard Irvin(R,lost primary) Past gubernatorial races: 2018 Illinois gubernatorial debate, Gov. Bruce Rauner(R) vs.Pawar(D) vs.Kennedy(D) vs.Biss(D) vs.J.B. Pritzker(D)

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