New Poll: 60% of Illinois voters say “high taxes” is the most important issue facing the state, and they blame Gov. Pritzker (D).

Many respondents said “…Governor J.B. Pritzker by name, using terms like “get rid of Pritzker”.

Since JB Prizker (D) became governor the average family of four pays close to $5000.00 more in taxes per year. [$1,237.00 per person]

Key issues cited in the data:

1. High taxes: 60%
2. State Governance: 26% (*)
3. The Economy: 25%
4. Crime 19%
5. Education 17%
6. Housing 17%
7. Immigration 16%

(*) Government Accountability and Leadership: Many voters singled out Governor J.B. Pritzker by name, calling for his removal or criticizing his leadership. Terms like “get rid of Pritzker”, “replace the governor”, and “government reform” were common.

Source: Non-Partisan “Lincoln Poll M3 Strategies” [link in first comment]

Background:

M3 Strategies surveyed 752 likely 2026 General Election voters in Illinois from July 15th – July 18th. The survey has a margin of error of 3.57%. Respondents were randomly selected from a
pool of individuals who are likely to vote in the 2026 General election and all responses were generated via MMS to web survey.