Published Mar 20, 2026, 11:48 AM ET · Updated 8 months ago · 1 source

Bailey faces uphill battle in Illinois governor’s race against Pritzker

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The Hill
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ATLANTA – Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is vulnerable as he enters the race for a second time. Bailey has once again secured the GOP nomination and will face Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in November in a rematch. Pritzker won in 2022 by 12 points. Illinois voters have consistently favored Democrats in recent statewide elections,…