Prairie State Wire

Ted Dabrowski is expected to announce his candidacy for Illinois governor on Friday, September 12, entering the race with a message focused on change, results, and restoring the state’s leadership for families and businesses. This announcement was shared in a press release.

According to the release, Dabrowski will formally launch his gubernatorial campaign on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. Central time. The event will be held at a residence in Wilmette, Illinois, and streamed live at Facebook.com/TedForIllinois.

According to Morning Answer Chicago, Dabrowski, as president of Wirepoints, has publicly said that recent wage mandates and tax policies in Illinois may deepen economic strain, particularly affecting small businesses. On Chicago’s Morning Answer, he cited the impending increase in tipped wages in Chicago set for July 1, 2025. He expressed concern that the changes may drive long-established businesses to close. Dabrowski pointed to real-life examples such as the closure of the Gail Street Inn after more than 50 years, signaling broader economic risks for neighborhood institutions.

Dabrowski brings over three decades of combined experience in international finance and domestic policy leadership. He spent 16 years in senior financial roles, including as Head of Corporate Banking at Citibank in Poland. There he advised the government on economic liberalization and managed multi-billion-dollar Treasury portfolios in Poland and Mexico. After returning to the U.S., Dabrowski became Vice President of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute and later served as President of Wirepoints, a nonprofit focused on Illinois’ economy and government. His research has been cited by national outlets including The Wall Street Journal. He holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, an MBA in finance from the Wharton School, and a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech.