GOP nomination all set in problem to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois

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As Gov. JB Pritzker goals to make historical past as the primary Democrat to win three phrases as Illinois governor, the potential 2028 presidential contender now is aware of which Republican challenger he'll face off towards on this 12 months's election.

Former state Sen. Darren Bailey on Tuesday topped three rivals to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination, The Related Press reported.

Former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee who misplaced to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker by greater than 12 factors within the 2022 gubernatorial election, is operating a second straight time for governor. (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Pictures)

Bailey, a farmer, is a well-recognized face to Illinois Republicans. The conservative firebrand, a powerful supporter of President Donald Trump and his MAGA motion, trounced the competitors within the 2022 GOP major earlier than dropping to Pritzker by greater than 12 factors within the basic election.

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This time round, Bailey defeated conservative commentator Ted Dabrowski, who was backed by some main Republican mega donors; video playing magnate Rick Heidner, who was capable of self-fund from his private fortune; and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick.

Republican gubernatorial candidates Ted Dabrowski, left, James Mendrick, middle, and Rick Heidner debate at WFLD-Channel 32 in Chicago Feb. 24, 2026. Earlier GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, who's operating once more, wasn't current. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune Information Service through Getty Pictures)

Pritzker was unopposed and cruised to the Democratic nomination.

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The governor, a member of the Pritzker household that owns the Hyatt resort chain and who has launched a number of enterprise capital and funding startups, has seen his nationwide profile skyrocket over the previous 12 months as he is grow to be a prime Democrat main the resistance to Trump's unprecedented second-term agenda.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker faces no opposition within the Democratic gubernatorial major as he seeks a 3rd time period steering the blue-leaning Midwestern state. (Scott Olson/Getty Pictures)

This 12 months's gubernatorial election, during which Pritzker is the clear favourite in Democrat-dominated Illinois, is seen by political pundits as a tune-up for the governor as he possible gears up for a 2028 White Home run.

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Fox Information' Hannah Brennan contributed to this story

Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter primarily based within the swing state of New Hampshire. He covers the marketing campaign path from coast to coast."