Darren Bailey.
American farmer and politician (born 1966)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Darren Bailey distanced himself from Donald Trump's economic policies during early voting in Chicago.Some support1 report
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A gubernatorial race is underway in Illinois between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey.Well supported37 reports7 developments inside
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Tariffs and the war with Iran are causing significant frustration among farmers.Some support1 report
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Darren Bailey is a candidate in Cook County and participated in a debate in Chicago.Some support1 report
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Details emerge regarding JB Pritzker's personal finances, including Las Vegas gambling and Bahamas trusts, during her campaign against Darren Bailey.Some support1 report
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Darren Bailey campaigned in Chicagoland and called on Donald Trump for relief, alleging that Trump and Congress defunded FEMA.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump endorsed Darren Bailey, who is challenging incumbent governor J.B. Pritzker in the gubernatorial race.Well supported11 reports
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Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker are debating the gubernatorial race in Illinois as the Chicago Bears relocation threat intensifies.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump and Darren Bailey are blamed for Republican losses in Illinois politics.Some support2 reports
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WTTW hosted a gubernatorial forum featuring Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker, who are rematch opponents in the Illinois race.Some support3 reports
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Darren Bailey campaigned on county financial issues in McLean County.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Jim Durkin criticized Darren Bailey's nomination and performance in Illinois politics.Some support1 report
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An office holder serves constituents in Macoupin County while contesting a state executive office in Illinois.Some support1 report
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Collin Corbett submitted petitions in Illinois to run as an independent candidate, facing criticism over his political views.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Amid calls for regulation, data center policy debates intensify in Illinois as Pritzker offers tax breaks while Bailey pushes for outright bans.Some support9 reports2 developments inside
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Darren Bailey campaigned on July 9 to address the affordability crisis in Illinois.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Issues regarding infrastructure funding are being debated in Illinois, where a district is facing high turnover and staffing shortages.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Darren Bailey faced attacks involving his background, while JB Pritzker criticized Donald Trump's administration policies.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Private school curriculum is under scrutiny in Illinois.Some support1 report
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JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey are involved in gubernatorial races and fundraising efforts for homelessness aid projects.Some support1 report
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Darren Bailey is campaigning for votes among Illinois farmers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Advocates for tax caps and matching federal rates, supporting E15 access for the corn market in Illinois.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Illinois Senate candidate Don Tracy and farmer Darren Bailey are involved in a debate over the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on agricultural goods.Some support6 reports
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While serving as Governor, JB Pritzker is implementing state policies in Illinois, alongside criticism from Darren Bailey regarding the state's criminal justice system.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Darren Bailey is challenging incumbent governor J.B. Pritzker in a gubernatorial race, with Del Mar running alongside him.Some support3 reports
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Darren Bailey challenged the incumbent governor in the gubernatorial race in Springfield, Illinois.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Del Mar announced candidacy for Illinois Lt. Governor while Carol Ammons faced corruption charges and Darren Bailey pushed for budget transparency.Some support2 reports
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Darren Bailey faces trespassing charges in Cook County and criticizes leadership regarding misconduct in the General Assembly.Some support1 report
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A resident of Clarendon Hills has been reported to support Darren Bailey.Some support1 report
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Darren Bailey's political campaign is utilizing AI images in Illinois, while JB Pritzker is spending heavily on his political endeavors.Some support10 reports
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A 4-year-old Illinois State Law was enacted on May 28, 2026, restricting candidate fundraising activities.Some support2 reports
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Around Darren Bailey this week
News at the entities that move Darren Bailey most-
Donald Trump OperationalDonald Trump is expected to speak at a private event at Florida Gulf Coast University.Moves Darren Bailey
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JB Pritzker OperationalChristian Mitchell is a candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor, having previously served under JB Pritzker.Moves Darren Bailey
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Illinois OperationalIndictment charges were filed in the U.S. District Court in Chicago on October 19, 2026.Moves Darren Bailey
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Richard Uihlein TransactionalRichard Uihlein backed an election measure authored by Carl DeMaio.Moves Darren Bailey
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Illinois Republican Party StructuralBrown organizes events for the Illinois Republican Party in Elk Grove, featuring past speakers like Joni Ernst and Charlie Kirk.Moves Darren Bailey
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Chicago Shared contextBritt Festival hosted events featuring Jim Gaffigan in Chicago on October 19, 2026.Moves Darren Bailey
Connections
The 34 strongest of 43, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Trump actively endorses Bailey for political office, while Bailey consistently supports Trump's political agenda and policies.
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JB Pritzker Operational
Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker are active political rivals contesting the Illinois gubernatorial election through policy contrast and mutual criticism.
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Illinois Operational
Darren Bailey actively campaigns, proposes policies, and criticizes laws to influence the governance and political direction of Illinois.
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Chicago Shared context
Darren Bailey's political activities, campaigning, and commentary are consistently situated within the geographical and political context of Chicago.
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CyrusOne Operational
The relationship is characterized by active rivalry concerning data center policy and market competition in AI.
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Dave Severin Operational
The two entities are engaged in direct political competition against each other in a gubernatorial election.
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Christian Mitchell Operational
The two individuals are forecast to be electoral rivals facing off against each other in an election.
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Del Mar Operational
The evidence indicates that both entities are actively campaigning together in an election cycle.
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Don Tracy Operational
The entities are political candidates who compete for power in Illinois.
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Jim Durkin Operational
Jim Durkin and Darren Bailey are actively competing and criticizing each other for a leadership role.
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Bryan Drew Operational
Bryan Drew and Darren Bailey are running as fellow GOP candidates alongside each other.
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Richard Uihlein Transactional
Richard Uihlein provided campaign funding to Darren Bailey's political campaign.
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Illinois Republican Party Structural
Darren Bailey is affiliated with the Illinois Republican Party as a gubernatorial candidate.
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Juliana Stratton Operational
Juliana Stratton and Darren Bailey are actively competing for a state executive office in Illinois.
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Chicagoland Shared context
Darren Bailey conducted a political campaign within the geographic and economic sphere of Chicagoland.
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Collin Operational
Collin and Darren Bailey are active rivals in the current gubernatorial race.
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Department of Government Efficiency Structural
Darren Bailey plans to implement the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Tribune Operational
Tribune utilizes the press as a functional medium to reset its public image and communicate organizational issues.
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Indiana Shared context
Indiana serves as a policy model and geographic context for Darren Bailey's commentary and activities.
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Springfield Shared context
Darren Bailey participated in political actions, such as voting, within the location of Springfield.
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Bloomington Shared context
Darren Bailey was observed to be in Bloomington while performing a speaking engagement at a hotel.
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Chicago Bears Mentioned together
Darren Bailey has publicly commented on the Chicago Bears, expressing concern about the team's performance.
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Clay County Shared context
Darren Bailey operates a farm within the geographical boundaries of Clay County.
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Cindy Mentioned together
Cindy and Darren Bailey were co-mentioned in reports regarding their shared income.
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Dallas Shared context
Darren Bailey traveled to Dallas for a convention.
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Illinois Commerce Commission Operational
Darren Bailey commented on a utility rate hike proposal overseen by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Cook County Shared context
Darren Bailey's political and legal activities are situated within the jurisdiction of Cook County.
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Amtrak Mentioned together
Darren Bailey, in his capacity as Commissioner, spoke about the new Amtrak facility.
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Clarendon Hills Shared context
Clarendon Hills residents provide support for Darren Bailey.
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McLean County Shared context
Darren Bailey campaigned on financial issues relevant to McLean County.
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Democratic Party of Illinois Transactional
The Democratic Party of Illinois accused Darren Bailey of violating disclosure law.
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Grant Park Shared context
Darren Bailey was observed staying in the Grant Park area.
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Fayette Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the entities was observed in the provided evidence.
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Texas Shared context
The evidence places B as an Illinois Republican candidate, establishing a geographical context separate from A (Texas).
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- Darren Bailey distanced himself from Donald Trump's economic policies during early voting in Chicago.
- Tariffs and the war with Iran are causing significant frustration among farmers.
- Darren Bailey is a candidate in Cook County and participated in a debate in Chicago.
- Details emerge regarding JB Pritzker's personal finances, including Las Vegas gambling and Bahamas trusts, during her campaign against Darren Bailey.
- Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker are debating the gubernatorial race in Illinois as the Chicago Bears relocation threat intensifies.
- WTTW hosted a gubernatorial forum featuring Darren Bailey and JB Pritzker, who are rematch opponents in the Illinois race.
- Darren Bailey campaigned on county financial issues in McLean County.
- Jim Durkin criticized Darren Bailey's nomination and performance in Illinois politics.
- An office holder serves constituents in Macoupin County while contesting a state executive office in Illinois.
September 2026
5 events- Donald Trump endorsed Darren Bailey, who is challenging incumbent governor J.B. Pritzker in the gubernatorial race.
- Donald Trump and Darren Bailey are blamed for Republican losses in Illinois politics.
- Issues regarding infrastructure funding are being debated in Illinois, where a district is facing high turnover and staffing shortages.
- Private school curriculum is under scrutiny in Illinois.
- JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey are involved in gubernatorial races and fundraising efforts for homelessness aid projects.
August 2026
7 events- A gubernatorial race is underway in Illinois between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey.
- Darren Bailey campaigned in Chicagoland and called on Donald Trump for relief, alleging that Trump and Congress defunded FEMA.
- Amid calls for regulation, data center policy debates intensify in Illinois as Pritzker offers tax breaks while Bailey pushes for outright bans.
- Darren Bailey faced attacks involving his background, while JB Pritzker criticized Donald Trump's administration policies.
- Darren Bailey is campaigning for votes among Illinois farmers.
- Advocates for tax caps and matching federal rates, supporting E15 access for the corn market in Illinois.
- Illinois Senate candidate Don Tracy and farmer Darren Bailey are involved in a debate over the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on agricultural goods.
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July 2026
6 events- Darren Bailey campaigned on July 9 to address the affordability crisis in Illinois.
- While serving as Governor, JB Pritzker is implementing state policies in Illinois, alongside criticism from Darren Bailey regarding the state's criminal justice system.
- Darren Bailey is challenging incumbent governor J.B. Pritzker in a gubernatorial race, with Del Mar running alongside him.
- Del Mar announced candidacy for Illinois Lt. Governor while Carol Ammons faced corruption charges and Darren Bailey pushed for budget transparency.
- Darren Bailey faces trespassing charges in Cook County and criticizes leadership regarding misconduct in the General Assembly.
- A resident of Clarendon Hills has been reported to support Darren Bailey.
June 2026
4 events- Collin Corbett submitted petitions in Illinois to run as an independent candidate, facing criticism over his political views.
- Darren Bailey challenged the incumbent governor in the gubernatorial race in Springfield, Illinois.
- Darren Bailey's political campaign is utilizing AI images in Illinois, while JB Pritzker is spending heavily on his political endeavors.
- A 4-year-old Illinois State Law was enacted on May 28, 2026, restricting candidate fundraising activities.