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Darren Bailey to Remain in Race for Illinois Governor
Darren Bailey continues his Illinois gubernatorial campaign after losing four family members in a Montana helicopter crash on Oct. 22, motivated by their hopes for better state governance.
- On Monday, Republican candidate Darren Bailey announced he and his wife, Cindy Bailey, will remain in Illinois' gubernatorial race after prayer and reflection.
- On Oct. 22, a helicopter crash in Montana killed Zachary Bailey, Kelsey Bailey, and grandchildren Vada Rose and Samuel, while 10-year-old Finn was not on board and is safe.
- Following calls of support, including from President Donald Trump, Bailey said `President Trump recently called me, and he told me, 'Darren, keep fighting. That's exactly what we're going to do,' Bailey said.` Bailey also mentioned prayers and love helped them through their hardest days.
- The Illinois primary election is March 17, 2026, and Darren Bailey, Republican candidate, is one of seven Republican candidates with high name recognition against six lesser-known opponents.
- Bailey framed his decision as being for families and not for politics, saying the tragedy changed their family forever but reminded them why they fight and asking supporters to stand, pray and fight with them.
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Usa newsRepublican Darren Bailey to stay in Illinois governor race after family helicopter tragedy
Bailey said the helicopter crash that killed his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren "changed our family forever, but it also reminded us why we fight."
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