Pritzker Wins Dem Primary, Picks Up GOP Challenger For Illinois Governor

VoteHub projects Darren Bailey as the Republican nominee for Illinois Governor.

Bailey will face J.B. Pritzker (D-inc) in the November general election — a rematch of their 2022 race. pic.twitter.com/IrhLC0ukoL

— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) March 18, 2026

Meanwhile, a Republican senator who has become a thorn in the side of President Donald Trump and his administration is considering a 2028 presidential bid, which would likely pit him against the presumed heir apparent, Vice President JD Vance.