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Darren Bailey

R · Illinois · 2026

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.

Priorities

Lower taxes and reduce regulation
Strengthen public safety
Support parental rights, schools, and rural Illinois

On the ballot

Governor · Illinois · 2026

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