Clay County resident, Darren Bailey, a farmer, family man, and lifelong Illinoisan, officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Illinois on Thursday. He will be joined on the ticket by Aaron Del Mar, Cook County Republican Chairman and business leader.
“Families are being crushed in Illinois,” Bailey said during his announcement. “Under JB Pritzker, life has become less affordable, less safe, and less hopeful. That ends now. With Aaron Del Mar by my side, we’ll fight for every family—north and south, rural and urban—and restore hope to our state.”
Bailey and Del Mar outlined their campaign priorities, which include lowering property taxes and utility bills, supporting law enforcement and repealing the SAFE-T Act, growing the economy to create good-paying jobs, and tackling corruption in Springfield.
“This campaign is about three things: Taxes. Opportunity. Affordability,” Bailey said. “Illinois should be a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and young people stay to build their future. Instead, we are a state people are running away from. When I’m Governor, Illinois will be a beacon of opportunity again.”
Del Mar, recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition for his leadership and service, said he is eager to help lead Illinois forward.
“Darren brings the heart of a farmer and the courage of a fighter,” Del Mar said. “I bring the business and organizational experience to help get Illinois growing again. Together, we’re building a team that can win—and serve the people of Illinois with honesty and strength.”
Bailey concluded by emphasizing a need for change. “Illinois doesn’t need more of JB Pritzker’s failures. We need leadership that puts people first. Together, Aaron and I will give Illinois families a reason to believe again.”
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