Illinois · Illinois Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Darren Bailey
Republican
Former state senator from the 55th district (2021–2023), nominee for governor in 2022, and candidate for Illinois's 12th congressional district in 2024
2026 race · Illinois Governor
1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
● JB PritzkerINC● Darren Bailey
Background
- Experience
- State legislature
- Past races on file
- 3 (2 won)
Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2022Lost
Governor Nov 8, 2022
R · 42.4% · 1,739,095 votes
- 2020Won
State Senate · LD-55 Nov 3, 2020
R · 76.7% · 78,010 votes
- 2018Won
House of Representatives · RD-109 Nov 6, 2018
R · 76.1% · 30,048 votes
Opponents in 2026
- JB PritzkerDemocraticIncumbent