Illinois Gubernatorial Candidates Appear at Republican Convention in Dallas
Illinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey both appeared at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

Chicago, IL, September 9, 2026 —
Illinois gubernatorial candidates Governor J.B. Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey were both present at a Republican midterm convention held in Dallas, Texas. The event, which gathered Republican leaders and activists, saw appearances from candidates seeking various offices.
Specific details regarding the nature of their appearances, including whether they spoke or engaged in specific campaign activities at the convention, were not provided in the summary. It is not detailed if Governor Pritzker, a Democrat, attended the Republican-focused event in an official capacity or if Mr. Bailey, the Republican challenger, was a scheduled speaker. The duration of their attendance and any interactions between the candidates or with other attendees were also not specified.
The convention took place in Dallas, Texas, a location outside of Illinois, as part of a broader political gathering. The reasons for both candidates attending the same event, particularly given their differing party affiliations, were not elaborated upon. Information regarding the specific dates of the convention or the exact circumstances of their presence remains unavailable.
Further details concerning the activities of Governor Pritzker and Darren Bailey at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas were not disclosed. The summary stated only that both individuals appeared at the event.
Story summarized from the original created by Craig Wall on abc7chicago.com, see more information here.
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