Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026
Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycle
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Democratic Governor JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey engaged in a heated exchange during their only planned campaign meeting on Tuesday night, where they debated topics ranging from state spending and education funding to public safety and energy policy.
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In the second round of their gubernatorial rematch , incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker will go head-to-head with Republican nominee Darren Bailey Tuesday night in their only debate of the 2026 election season.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey met Tuesday night for their only scheduled debate ahead of next month's election, a rematch of their contest four years ago.
* Starting off with WTTW… Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey faced off Tuesday in a sometimes heated debate, as the two gubernatorial candidates battled over numerous policy positions ranging from taxes and education to President Donald Trump and the future of the …
Democratic Governor JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey engaged in a heated exchange during their only planned campaign meeting on Tuesday night, where they debated topics ranging from state spending and education funding to public safety and energy policy.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey presented contrasting visions for the state's future during a televised gubernatorial forum covering energy policy, public safety, education funding, immigration, and state spending.
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