Ex-Republican strategist Collin Corbett runs for Illinois governor as independent
The gist
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for Illinois governor as an independent.
He cast himself as a middle-ground spoiler against Pritzker and Bailey.
How it unfolded
- May 26, 2026Corbett filed petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield to run for governor as an independent, with Carolyn Schofield as his running mate.
- Sep 14, 2026WAND News met with Corbett to learn more about his independent campaign ahead of early voting.
- Sep 29, 2026Corbett was interviewed on The 21st Show as the independent candidate for governor.