CHICAGO (WLS) -- After Gov. JB Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey in the gubernatorial race in 2022, the former state senator plans to run again, the Cook County Republican Party chairman said Tuesday.

Since his 2022 run, Bailey has stayed close to President Donald Trump , attending rallies and speaking highly of the president.

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Bailey also lost the congressional race in 2024 against U.S. Rep. Mike Bost.

Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar said he will be his running mate.

"Two strong conservative leaders are coming together to unite Republicans across Illinois. Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar are building a partnership that bridges downstate and suburban conservatives, energizes our grassroots and off

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