Trump Endorses Bailey in Illinois Governor Race
President Donald Trump publicly reiterated his endorsement of Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor’s race, calling Bailey a “very good candidate” and saying he’s “all for Bailey” as he labels JB Pritzker a disaster on crime. Bailey, who has at times distanced himself from Trump on some issues, is leveraging the Trump endorsement to appeal to suburban voters in a high-stakes rematch.
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About Darren Bailey
Darren Bailey is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate for the 55th District and previously a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 109th District in Southern Illinois. Widely described by news outlets as a far-right politician, he was the Republican nominee for the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election, losing to Democrat JB Pritzker. Bailey is once again the Republican nominee in the 2026 election.
Everything about Darren Bailey →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Illinois House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Illinois
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 17, 1966
- Website
- https://baileyforillinois.com/