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Republican candidate for the Illinois gubernatorial race Darren Bailey speaks at a podium.

Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey struggles to unite his party

Dave McKinney | WBEZ

GOP heavyweights haven’t backed Bailey’s campaign directly since he won the nomination, and even his supporters worry about how he’ll secure statewide support.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President in Washington, Jan. 6 2021.

Politics and Government

A new poll shows Illinois GOP voters still back Trump

Dave McKinney | WBEZ

Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll finds a majority of likely Republican voters would support Trump in 2024, and even more believe he should be in office now.

Two side-by-side headshots of Darren Bailey (left) and Richard Irvin (right).

Politics and Government

Illinois governor’s race poll shows Darren Bailey with a big lead over Richard Irvin

Dave McKinney | WBEZ

The Sun-Times/WBEZ poll of likely Republican voters shows the downstate Republican state senator with a double-digit lead over the Aurora mayor.