Bailey Wins GOP Nomination for Illinois Governor

0:00On March 18, Darren Bailey has won the Republican primary for Illinois governor, setting up a rematch with incumbent Democrat J.B. Pritzker in November. The former state lawmaker from Downstate Zenia took over 52 percent of the vote, beating three opponents as about 76 percent of. Precincts reported, Pritzker, a billionaire seeking his third term, faced no challengers in the Democratic primary. Bailey lost to him by about 12 and a half points in 2022 when Pritzker pulled over 54 percent in a state that sent just. One Republican to the governor's office this century. Bailey jumped back into the race after a heartbreaking family loss last fall when his son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren died in a bail. Helicopter crash. The devout conservative says it's a calling to keep fighting for Illinois families. In the U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Democrat Dick Durvin, Republican Don Tracy grabbed the nomination with around 40 percent against five.

1:00Rivals. He'll face Democrat lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton, who edged out competitors, including a congressman. Meanwhile, several GOP House candidates advance, too, like incumbent Mary Miller in the 15th district and newcomers and others across the state. With Illinois leaning heavily blue, Republicans face long odds in the general election. But these primaries keep the conversation alive heading into fall.