Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent
Corbett previously ran a political strategy firm that helped Republican candidates.
Tag: Governor’s Race 2026
Christian Mitchell sizes up the Pritzker vs. Bailey rematch
Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate, Christian Mitchell says the Pritzker campaign is taking Republican Darren Bailey’s candidacy seriously, looking to ...
Eight takeaways from the Illinois primary election
Illinois’ 2026 primary election season was dizzying, even for seasoned political reporters. Some of Brenden Moore’s takeaways.
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Illinois Republican Party seeks more unity behind nominees after being plagued by internal — and geographic — divisions
Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
As Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate cruised to a high-profile victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday night, ...
Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026
Darren Bailey’s performance downstate helped him beat conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski for the GOP nomination for governor.
Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves
Candidates answered questions about their campaign donors and what lawmakers should do to keep the Bears in Illinois
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
The 30-year DuPage County resident is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
Rick Heidner casts himself as ‘Trump Republican’ in bid to unseat Pritzker
Heidner calls himself a “Trump Republican” as he faces questions about donations to Democrats.
‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor
Darren Bailey retools his GOP governor bid, leaning on a Cook County running mate to soften tone and win Chicago.
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