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Darren Bailey announces his bid for 2026 gubernatorial nomination

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brian Sapp
Published September 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM CDT
Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar talk with supporters after announcing their bid for the republican gubernatorial campaign in Carterville.
Brian Sapp
Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar talk with supporters after announcing their bid for the republican gubernatorial campaign in Carterville.

Darren Bailey unsuccessfully ran against Governor JB Pritzker in 2022. He's announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination Thursday at events in Carterville, Bloomington, and Oak Brook.

WSIU's Brian Sapp attended his kickoff announcement in Carterville Thursday morning.
Politics & Elections
Brian Sapp
Brian Sapp joined the WSIU News team in January 2025. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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