is the governor of illinois a democrat or a republican
Bruce Rauner Bruce Vincent Rauner (/ˈraʊnər/; born February 18, 1957) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician serving as the 42nd and current Governor of Illinois since 2015.[1] Prior to his election, he was the Chairman of R8 Capital Partners and Chairman of the private equity firm GTCR, based in Chicago. He was the Republican nominee in the 2014 Illinois gubernatorial election and defeated Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn by 50.3% to 46.4%.[2]
Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2018 Incumbent Republican Governor Scott Walker is running for a third term. Media reports have identified seven Democratic candidates as major contenders to win the party's primary on August 14, 2018. These individuals are Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers, former state Democratic Party chair Matt Flynn, activist Mike McCabe, state firefighters' union president Mahlon Mitchell, former State Representative Kelda Helen Roys, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, and State Senator Kathleen Vinehout.