Illinois welcomes its 43rd governor as Democrat J.B. Pritzker is inaugurated in Springfield. Watch Illinois' 2019 Inauguration Ceremonies here
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Pritzker takes the reins from Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday. Pritzker defeated the first-term Republican in November.
Pritzker takes the oath of office during a ceremony at Bank of Springfield Center in the capitol city. Pritzker's running mate Juliana Stratton will be sworn in as lieutenant governor.
Democrats comprise the entire statewide slate. Incoming Attorney General Kwame Raoul will be inaugurated and Secretary of State Jesse White, Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Treasurer Michael Frerichs will be sworn in to new terms.
