Ahead of the midterms, Mitchell—who was previously UChicago’s vice president for civic engagement—spoke with the Maroon about his background in politics, his time at UChicago, and his campaign with J. B. Pritzker.
Christian Mitchell (A.B. ’08), who previously served as a deputy governor of Illinois and a state legislator, will replace Julianna Stratton as Pritzker’s running mate in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
Alumni of Northwestern and UChicago who work in political and activist circles discuss how their experiences at their respective schools on either side of the Loop shaped their future careers.
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