Illinois voters decide Pritzker-Bailey rematch for governor
The gist
Illinois voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide whether Democratic Gov.
Polls before Election Day put Pritzker far ahead in the rematch of their 2022 race.
How it unfolded
- Mar 17, 2026Republican voters chose former state Sen. Darren Bailey as their gubernatorial nominee, defeating Ted Dabrowski and others in a four-way primary.
- Oct 6, 2026Public Policy Polling showed Pritzker leading Bailey 54% to 34%.
- Oct 13, 2026Pritzker and Bailey met for their only debate, on WTTW.