Pritzker, Bailey spar in first debate ahead of election

Where Pritzker, Bailey didn't get specific in Thursday's debate

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey generally stuck to their talking points Thursday at their first debate on the same stage. The most interesting answers were the ones where specifics were lacking.

Pritzker and Bailey accuse each other of lying throughout Illinois governor debate

Both Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and his Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey, traded heated exchanges during the gubernatorial debate on Thursday, each accusing the other of lying on multiple fronts.

Pritzker and Bailey spar in spirited first Illinois gubernatorial debate

The first of two statewide televised debates had both camps declaring victory, as Gov. JB Pritzker and State Sen. Darren Bailey met Thursday night at Illinois State University in Normal.

Pritzker, Bailey accuse each other of lies in debate

The candidates for Illinois governor used an hourlong debate to find different ways to call each other “liar” with Election Day fewer than five weeks away.

Pritzker, Bailey accuse each other of lies in Illinois gubernatorial debate

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey disagreed on state budget, regulating weapons, abortion and crime during an Oct. 6 debate.

Pritzker, Bailey accuse each other of lies in Illinois gubernatorial debate

Incumbent Pritzker, a Democrat, is heavily favored in the race, and has dramatically outraised GOP challenger Bailey.