After the loss of his son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash in Montana around two weeks ago, former state senator and state representative Darren Bailey alongside his wife Cindy announced in a video that they plan to stay in the race for Illinois Governor in 2026.
Bailey announced a campaign run for Governor in September, after running against Gov. JB Pritzker in 2022.
In a video statement, the Baileys expressed their appreciation for “your prayers, your messages, and your love” after two hard weeks for the family.
Cindy Bailey noted that their grandson Finn, who was not in the helicopter, is “surrounded by love from our family and from Kelsey’s family.”
When addressing the topic of their plans to stay in the Governor’s race, Bailey said “this tragedy changed our family forever, but it also reminded us why we fight.” He continued, “After a lot of prayer and reflection, Cindy and I have decided that we are staying in this race for Governor. Not for politics, but for every family trying to make it in a state that’s lost its way.”
Bailey’s statement can be watched here:
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