# Darren Bailey

> Darren Bailey is the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in 2026. He is a former state senator and was the 2022 Republican nominee for governor. He won the March 17, 2026 Republican primary.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Governor
- Current office: Former State Senator
- State: IL
- Race: Illinois Gubernatorial Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Race rating: Solid D

## Opponents in this race

- [JB Pritzker](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/jb-pritzker-il-gov-2026.md) — Democratic

Last updated: 2026-06-15T02:03:15.350Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/darren-bailey-il-gov-2026
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