Report: Bailey to Run for Governor Again

Report: Bailey to run for governor again

SPRINGFIELD — Darren Bailey plans to run for governor for a second time in 2026, Capitol News Illinois confirmed with sources close to the campaign.

Darren Bailey to Run for Governor Again in 2026, Despite 2022 Defeat - The Times Weekly

Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss by Ben Szalinski Darren Bailey plans to run for governor for a second time in 2026, Capitol News Illinois confirmed with sources close to the campaign. The former state senator and farmer from Clay County would become the highest-profile Republican to enter the race, having lost the 2022 campaign against Gov. JB Pritzker and a close primary race in 2024 against U.S. Rep. Mike B…

Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois – Muddy River News

Article Summary Former State Sen. Darren Bailey will announce a second campaign for governor, according to sources close to Bailey. Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey’s running mate, according to a source. Bailey lost the 2022 election to Gov. JB Pritzker by 13 points after a strong showing in the Republican primary. He later lost a race to unseat incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Bost. Bailey would likely be th…