Gov. JB Pritzker and his new running mate, Christian Mitchell, downplayed any suggestions that the all-Chicago ticket gives short shrift to downstate interests.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced former Hyde Park state representative and deputy governor Christian Mitchell will join him at the top of the ticket as his lieutenant governo

In Pritzker's video announcement, Mitchell said he got into public service because "as difficult as life can be, I believe it can be a little bit easier if you've got leaders in government who care about working families, making life more affordable, making health care more accessible."