Republican · Governor, Illinois
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Former state senator from the 55th district (2021–2023), nominee for governor in 2022, and candidate for Illinois's 12th congressional district in 2024.
Darren Bailey was born and lives in Louisville, Illinois. Bailey graduated from North Clay High School.
Also running: Collin Corbett (I) · JB Pritzker (D)
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Protecting Our Communities
Darren Bailey is committed to restoring law and order and making our neighborhoods safe again. As governor, he will stand with law enforcement, not against them—providing the tools, training, and support officers need to do their jobs effectively. Darren will work to hold violent criminals accountable, crack down on …
Darren Bailey is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.
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