“I’m Chris Kennedy.” “My name is J.B. Pritzker.” “My name is Jeanne Ives.” A Kennedy, a billionaire and a right-wing conservative in a very blue state. These are a few of the candidates for governor of Illinois. They are attempting to unseat this man. “I’m Bruce Rauner, governor of the great state of Illinois.” Rauner, a Republican, is now one of the most vulnerable incumbents facing election this year. Here are the main players and a look at how this race has been playing out. This is Democrat J.B. Pritzker. He’s a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and the current frontrunner. “J.B. is the one I trust to fight for women, children and families all across Illinois.” “As Democrats, we need to come together. Let’s back the candidate ready to lead Illinois. That’s J.B.” But his campaign took a hit when racially insensitive comments he made in 2008 to a wiretapped politician leaked to the press. In this audio, Pritzker is advising then-Governor Rod Blagojevich on who should fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama after he won the presidency. “I got a great idea for you though: Jesse White. Even though I know you guys aren’t like, you know, bosom buddies or anything, it covers you on the African-American thing.” “Correct.” Pritzker apologized. “On that call I was not my best self. I can be better. I have been better. And I can do better.” The Republican side has also seen its share of controversy. That’s candidate Jeanne Ives. And this is one of her attack ads on Rauner. “We want to say thank you.” “Thank you, Bruce Rauner.” “Thank you for signing legislation that lets me use the girls’ bathroom.” “Thank you for making all Illinois families pay for my abortions.” Critics called it racist, sexist and homophobic. Ives disagreed. “That’s exactly what typically a transgender man looks like.” “No, it’s not.” “Sir, with all due respect. Look, I’ve had them show up at my door.” Another Democratic hopeful is Chris Kennedy, the son of former Senator Robert Kennedy. “50 years ago, Chris Kennedy’s father, Robert F. Kennedy, launched a campaign for president based upon the principles of peace, justice and compassion for those who suffer.” Kennedy, like Pritzker and Rauner, is wealthy. But unlike the others, Kennedy is part of a powerful political dynasty. Then there’s Democrat Daniel Biss, a former math professor with an income of $35,000. He’s using his lack of wealth as a weapon, producing ads that portray Kennedy and Pritzker as superrich and out of touch. Rauner has become increasingly unpopular in Illinois — a typically Democratic state. Can he hold off his toughest and richest competition yet?