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What’s ahead for the race for Illinois governor?

By Brian Weckerly,

11 days ago

Election Day is only 56 days away, and the numbers are clear: Darren Bailey's campaign for Illinois governor hasn't gotten the same push it did in 2022, and the campaign is changing strategies by going out of state for support.

Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau chief Alex Whitney tracks campaign 2026 for Your Local Election Headquarters.

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