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Darren Bailey to Challenge Gov. JB Pritzker in 2026 Illinois Governor Race

Darren Bailey leverages strong grassroots support and a key endorsement from former President Trump as he prepares for the March 17, 2026 Republican primary amid party divisions.

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ROCKFORD, Ill (WTVO) — Darren Bailey plans to run for governor for a second time in 2026, according to Capitol News Illinois. Bailey was defeated by Gov. JB Pritzker in the 2022 election with over 54% of the vote. He is expected to make an official announcement next week, according to sources. Bailey garnered 42.6% of the vote in the previous election. In addition to Bailey, other Republicans have entered the 2026 gubernatorial race, including D…

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News broke the news in on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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