Illinois GOP candidate Bailey pledges ICE support, tougher immigration in 2026 bid vs Pritzker

Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, is campaigning on a security and immigration platform, explicitly backing ICE and promising stricter immigration enforcement. The race pits him against incumbent J.B. Pritzker, setting up a clear policy contrast. Bailey's stance signals a hardline shift in the state's gubernatorial contest, though his electoral prospects remain uncertain.