| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 17, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 17, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-illinois-republican-primary-governor-bailey-heidner-dabrowski-mendrick |
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Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick are running for [
_the Republican nomination for governor_ ][20] to advance to a general election
matchup with Gov. JB Pritzker, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
### So what?
The Republican nominee will aim to prevent a thir...