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Darren Bailey Says He Will Stay in Illinois Governor’s Race After Family Helicopter Crash

Campaign activity remains limited pending his decision on when to return.

Overview

  • In a video released Monday with his wife, Cindy, Bailey said he will continue his bid for the Republican nomination for governor.
  • Bailey referenced his faith and said President Trump called and urged him to keep fighting.
  • The Oct. 22 crash in rural Montana killed his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and grandchildren Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7; the Baileys have taken guardianship of 10-year-old Finn, who was not on board.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and no cause has been released.
  • Bailey’s petitions were filed Oct. 27 as Aaron Del Mar filled surrogate duties, and it remains unclear when Bailey will resume full-scale campaigning.