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Pritzker moves to general election mode, painting Bailey as ‘Donald Trump’s candidate for governor’

With his reelection battle immediately in full swing, Pritzker will transition from luring Republican primary voters to vote for Bailey to tying the state senator from southern Illinois to the former president.

Chicago Sun-Times

Griffin blows nearly $418 per vote for Irvin’s doomed campaign for governor — worst political investment in Illinois history

Richard Uihlein, another billionaire GOP megadonor, saw much better returns for his buy-in to state Sen. Darren Bailey’s winning campaign, at a rate of about $38 per vote.

Chicago Sun-Times

Millionaire Chicago mayoral candidate to give away $2 million more in gas, groceries

CHICAGO — Millionaire mayoral candidate Willie Wilson is hosting more high-priced giveaways.

Chicago Tribune

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Bailey pledges to bring ‘common sense solutions to the table’ — but not copies of his income tax returns

The tradition of Illinois gubernatorial nominees releasing their tax returns dates back to 1976, at least. But Bailey told the Sun-Times, “Right now, I see absolutely no reason in doing that.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Darren Bailey wins Republican nomination for governor of Illinois

Darren Bailey defeated Richard Irvin, Jesse Sullivan, and three other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Illinois on June 28, 2022.

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Whiffin’ with Griffin? Departing hedge-fund billionaire 0 for 4 in Tuesday’s contested GOP primary races

It’s unclear if Griffin will continue his heavy spending in Illinois politics after he and his Citadel hedge fund have packed up and left for Miami. But what was obvious was that his latest big bet on elections in this state was a big failure, up and down the ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times

As battle for Illinois governor shapes up, it is class warfare versus culture war

With Darren Bailey’s nomination as the Republican candidate for governor to challenge Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois voters will have a choice for state chief executive this fall between candidates representing the opposites of a chasmic political ideological divide.

Chicago Tribune

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Citadel Founder Ken Griffin-Backed Candidate Loses Republican Primary In Illinois Governor Race

Citadel Securities founder Ken Griffin's $50 million bet on a candidate in the Republican gubernatorial primary in Illinois has not paid off.

Benzinga

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The Independent UK

Takeaways from first primaries since Roe v. Wade overturned

A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

The Independent UK

DeVore wins GOP attorney general contest

Despite a money disadvantage, the man who helped undo Gov. Pritzker’s COVID mask mandate will be the Republican nominee to face Kwame Raoul.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker picks his opponent — now he has to beat him

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be a big favorite in the matchup against Republican Darren Bailey, but the conservative farmer will put up a fight.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Downstate farmer’ plows through the field — Darren Bailey handily wins six-candidate GOP governor’s race

With 96% of precincts counted statewide, Bailey had 57.4% of the vote compared to 15.7% for downstate venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan and 15% for third-place candidate Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin.

Chicago Sun-Times

The next showdown: vote on Democratic party chair; Pritzker donated to Kelly potential rivals

Rep. Robin Kelly, the Democratic Party of Illinois chair, is up for reelection as party chief this summer.

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Who will take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker this fall? Republican voters get final say in Tuesday’s primary

The winner of the primary will determine whether the state GOP continues as a center-right party in Illinois or gets recast as a subsidiary of former President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker

Illinois Republicans are choosing a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker this fall

Chicago Tribune

Even before the primary votes are in, a pitched battle is brewing over cultural issues between the GOP and Democrats

CHICAGO — In the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary election, the disparity in campaigning between Republicans running for governor and the Democratic incumbent they hope to replace foreshadows a fall general election campaign in which culture wars will likely take center stage.

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Some of the country's richest people try to influence the Illinois race for governor

Democrat and billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker is not only funding his own campaign but also running ads for GOP frontrunner Darren Bailey. Billionaire Ken Griffin is funding Republican Richard Irvin.

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The Independent UK

Illinois governor's race is also battle among billionaires

The race to be Illinois’ next governor is also a battle among billionaires, including two whose names won’t appear on Tuesday's primary ballot

Chicago Sun-Times

Bailey’s Trump card? Ex-president gives ‘complete and total endorsement’ to downstate farmer in GOP gov race

State Sen. Darren Bailey had been seeking Trump’s endorsement for months. The former president finally delivered it Saturday, telling a crowd in western Illinois, “Darren is a fearless supporter of the Second Amendment and a tireless champion of religious liberty.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Hundreds rally for abortion rights

Anger over the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning its landmark Roe v. Wade decision brought many to Federal Plaza in the Loop on Friday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican candidates for governor say ‘historic’ overturn of Roe v. Wade signals ‘battle for life ... moves right here to Illinois’

Republican Jesse Sullivan declared, “What a beautiful day.” GOP frontrunner Darren Bailey called the Supreme Court ruling “historic and welcomed.” If either wins in November, he’d likely still face Democrats in Springfield determined to keep the state’s abortion laws and even try to expand them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois is already an abortion rights oasis. Democrats want to do more

Planned Parenthood of Illinois has a list of demands that is worth looking at as a possible roadmap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: June 24, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois governor calls special legislative session on reproductive rights

CHICAGO — Illinois politicians reacted swiftly and along party lines to Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders immediately announcing they plan to call a special legislative session to strengthen the state’s already-stringent protections for reproductive rights.

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