Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s wealth has risen by more than $1 billion since he took office in 2019, reaching an estimated $4.2 billion, according to Forbes. The increase has fuelled speculation that the Democratic governor could seek the presidency, although no candidacy has been announced.

Pritzker’s fortune largely comes from the Hyatt hotel dynasty and family trusts, alongside previous private-equity interests; his assets are held partly in blind trusts. He and his wife reported $10.6 million in income in 2024, including $4.2 million in capital gains, while Pritzker has declined his gubernatorial salary. The article also highlights his reported $1.4 million gambling winnings in 2024 and his account of losing 80 pounds after beginning GLP-1 treatment for diabetes.