J.B. Pritzker in CampusElect.org 2018 Gubernatorial coverage


On Abortion: Unwavering supporter of women's right

Abortion: Mostly ban or mostly legal?

Pritzker: Legal. "An unwavering supporter of women's rights, a woman's right to choose and her right to privacy."

Rauner: Mixed. Signed bill to expand and protect abortion coverage. Personally pro-choice, but respects religious and moral objections, supports "pro-life" candidates.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Illinois Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Energy & Oil: Climate change is a real threat

Climate Change: Consider climate change a critical threat?

Pritzker: Yes. Considers it "a real threat," wants to move Illinois toward 100% renewable energy.

Rauner: No public statements.

Climate Change: Should the government limit the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

Pritzker: Yes. Supports participation in U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to climate change action.

Rauner: No. Relax emission limits in order to save IL coal-fired power plants. Has not joined Climate Alliance.

Renewable Energy: Government support for renewable energy?

Pritzker: Supports increasing requirements for the percentage of renewable energy produced by utilities.

Rauner: Signed bill to promote "unprecedented" renewable energy sources,

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Illinois Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Government Reform: Overturn Citizens United; strengthen campaign finance laws

Campaign Finance: Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations and unions?

Pritzker: No. Wants to overturn it, and strengthen Illinois campaign finance laws.

Rauner: Unknown.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Illinois Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Government Reform: Expand voting rights of prisoners until convicted

Voting Rights: Support stricter voting rules such as voter ID requirements or reduced registration times, even if they prevent some people from voting?

Pritzker: No. Running mate supports process to expand voting rights of prisoners who haven't yet been convicted.

Rauner: No. But vetoed legislation that would have expanded rights to prisoners who haven't yet been convicted.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Illinois Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Technology: Net neutrality is vital to free expression

Net Neutrality: Support requiring internet providers to provide equal access to all users?

Pritzker: Yes. Net neutrality is "vital to free expression, online innovation, and public safety."

Rauner: Unknown.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Illinois Governor race Nov 1, 2018

The above quotations are from CampusElect.org 2018 Campus Election Engagement Project.
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