Darren Bailey
Governor & Lieutenant Governor, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Republican.
Campaign site (baileyforillinois.com)
Running on
Running a rematch of the 2022 race with running mate Aaron Del Mar after winning the March primary with about 54 percent. His campaign emphasizes affordability and property tax relief, support for working families and American jobs, protecting Second Amendment rights, and opposition to abortion.
Background
Farmer and businessman from Clay County; served in the Illinois House and Senate and was the 2022 Republican nominee for governor.
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