US EditionDarren Bailey Launches Second Bid for Illinois Governor
Darren Bailey targets economic struggles and affordability in Chicago suburbs with running mate Aaron Del Mar, citing a poll showing Governor Pritzker's approval below 50%.
- On Thursday, former state Sen. Darren Bailey announced a second run for Illinois governor, naming Aaron Del Mar as his running mate and launching the campaign with events in Carterville and Bloomington.
- After losing in 2022, Bailey argues he and Aaron Del Mar better relate to economic struggles and will prioritize affordability against incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
- Launching in Carterville, Illinois, Darren Bailey flew in a helicopter piloted by Bailey's son to Bloomington, Illinois, where he hugged Aaron Del Mar and featured the Chicago skyline on his campaign logo.
- Bailey enters a GOP field that includes James Mendrick, DuPage County Sheriff, Joe Severino, businessman, and Ted Dabrowski, while incumbent J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term; Bailey said he would consider seeking President Donald Trump's endorsement but has not spoken with him.
- Once dismissive of Chicago as a `hellhole`, Darren Bailey now focuses on the city and suburbs after winning 57% in the GOP primary but just 24% in Cook County.
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Illinois governor race heats up as Darren Bailey joins Republican field
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Darren Bailey has announced his second candidacy for governor of Illinois, launching his campaign in Southern Illinois with his running mate, Cook County GOP Chair Aaron Del Mar. Bailey, a Republican, aims to unseat Governor J.B. Pritzker, who is seeking a third term after announcing his candidacy in June. Bailey's campaign will focus on business, public safety, and education, as he seeks to reclaim the Republican nomi…
Darren Bailey launches second bid for Illinois governor – WGN
Conservative downstate framer Darren Bailey on Thursday kicked off another bid for Illinois governor with the same theme: Fire Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “People just can’t afford to live and work here. Pritzker has caused all that, and I think we’re going to bring the cure,” Bailey said. WGN's video report here.
Darren Bailey launches second bid for Illinois governor
OAK BROOK, Ill. (WGN) — Conservative downstate framer Darren Bailey on Thursday kicked off another bid for Illinois governor with the same theme: Fire Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. "People just can't afford to live and work here. Pritzker has caused all that, and I think we're going to bring the cure," Bailey said. The former state senator easily won the GOP primary in 2022 but lost the general election to Pritzker by nearly 13 points. Now, his…
Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Bailey was 2022 GOP nominee who called city a ‘hellhole,’ lost to Pritzker by 13 points The post Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
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