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Darren Bailey

R · Illinois · 2026

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GovernorIllinois · 2026
Top priorities
  • Lower taxes and reduce regulation
  • Strengthen public safety
  • Support parental rights, schools, and rural Illinois

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Biography

Darren Bailey is the Republican nominee for Illinois governor, a former state senator, farmer, and the GOP's 2022 nominee for governor. His campaign emphasizes lower taxes, public safety, parental rights, agriculture, and a rematch against JB Pritzker. He is running with Aaron B. Del Mar as his candidate for lieutenant governor, per the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list.

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