# Pritzker Celebrates Abbott’s Defeat

> Illinois Governor JB Pritzker celebrates Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s election loss with strategic donations.
- Title: Pritzker Celebrates Abbott’s Defeat · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker celebrates Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s election loss with strategic donations. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker donated $40…
- Keywords: jb pritzker, texas governor, greg abbott, gina hinojosa, james taralico, democratic party, midterm elections, redistricting, migrant crisis, illinois governor, Chicago Sun-Times
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/11/04/gov-jb-pritzker-role-texas-gov-greg-abbotts-defeat-gina-hinojosa-james-talarico
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:09:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jb pritzker, texas governor, greg abbott, gina hinojosa, james taralico, democratic party, midterm elections, redistricting, migrant crisis, illinois governor, news, local
## Pritzker’s Pride in Abbott’s Defeat
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker takes personal pride in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s election loss.
## Abortion Ban Conflict
Abbott signed a six-week abortion ban in 2021, prompting Pritzker to advise corporate executives to reconsider Texas business.
## Migrant Crisis Tensions
Abbott sent thousands of migrants to Chicago in 2023, leading Pritzker to plead for a halt in migrant drop-offs.
## Pritzker’s Plea for Mercy
Pritzker urged Abbott to suspend migrant transports during Chicago’s winter to save vulnerable people’s lives.
## Redistricting Clash
Abbott pushed for Texas GOP seats in 2024, but Pritzker blocked the vote by taking 40 Texas Democrats to Illinois.
## Pritzker’s Financial Support
Pritzker donated $1.2 million to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa and $100,000 to U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico.
## Pritzker’s PAC Impact
Pritzker’s PAC contributed $40 million to Democrats across 13 states, including Senate and House races.
## Hinojosa’s Victory
Gina Hinojosa won Texas governor’s race with 52.82% of votes, ending 30 years of GOP control.
## Talarico’s Senate Win
James Talarico won Texas Senate seat with 55.08% of votes, flipping the race from Republican to Democrat.
## Pritzker’s Strategy
Pritzker’s team described him as a fighter who takes out opponents after they do harmful actions.
## Migrant Crisis Response
Pritzker called the migrant crisis 'unfathomable' and worked to handle the humanitarian situation.
## Pritzker’s PAC Wins
Pritzker’s PAC won all races except for Arkansas House candidate Chris Jones, who lost narrowly.
## Pritzker’s Future Focus
Pritzker emphasized his focus on Illinois residents after Democrats gained control in Texas.
## Pritzker’s Election Strategy
Pritzker’s donations helped Democrats flip Texas governor’s and Senate seats in the midterm elections.
## Key takeaway

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker donated $40 million to Democrats nationwide after Texas Governor Greg Abbott lost his re-election bid.