19 questions for the candidates for Illinois governor

We asked the candidates for Illinois governor 19 questions. Only Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker answered them.

By WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times staff
Triptych of Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, left; Libertarian Scott Schluter, center; Gov. JB Pritzker, right.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, left; Libertarian Scott Schluter, center; Gov. JB Pritzker, right. Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times; Facebook; Pat Nabong / Sun-Times Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times
Triptych of Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, left; Libertarian Scott Schluter, center; Gov. JB Pritzker, right.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, left; Libertarian Scott Schluter, center; Gov. JB Pritzker, right. Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times; Facebook; Pat Nabong / Sun-Times Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times

19 questions for the candidates for Illinois governor

We asked the candidates for Illinois governor 19 questions. Only Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker answered them.

By WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times staff
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From reproductive health rights to gun control to efforts to reduce crime, the positions between the candidates for Illinois governor are stark.

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WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times asked 19 questions of the three gubernatorial candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot in an effort to easily show voters the differences between the candidates.

Only incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker completed the questionnaire.

Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey and Libertarian Scott Schluter did not answer the questions despite multiple requests over several weeks.

See how Pritzker responded below, along with some short explanations for his answers.

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