Darren Bailey

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Analyst John Jackson says a Bost-versus-Bailey matchup will be among the races to watch in 2024

The two Republicans will vie for Illinois’ 12th congressional district — including O’Fallon, Shiloh and Clinton and Monroe counties in the Metro East — during next year’s primary elections.

Gov. JB Pritzker did his best — in words and in millions of dollars worth of ads — to paint Darren Bailey as an extremist who was too dangerous to serve as the state’s governor.

Candidates meet for final debate of general election cycle

Candidates clash in final debate as Election Day nears

Pritzker, Bailey refuse to get specific in some important areas

Associated Press Media Editors host governor candidates in broad-ranging discussion

Governor, challenger make dubious claims about Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

Pritzker, Bailey make pitch to farmers

2021 energy bill is major topic of discussion at legislative roundtable