Darren Bailey to Take on Gov. JB Pritzker Again in 2026 Illinois Governor Race

Darren Bailey to take on Gov. JB Pritzker again in 2026 Illinois governor race

After Gov. JB Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey in the gubernatorial race in 2022, the former state senator plans to run again, the Cook County Republican Party chairman said Tuesday.

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* A source close to 2022 Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey just called to say that Bailey will indeed run for governor again in the coming 2026 election. The source said that Bailey’s running mate will be Aaron del Mar. A more formal unveiling will take place next week, I was told.

Darren Bailey to seek Republican gubernatorial nomination: Source

Former State Sen. Darren Bailey will again vie for the Republican nomination in Illinois’ gubernatorial election next year.