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54.3%
34%
J. Pritzker
D. Bailey
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NOV 7, 2026
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Illinois’ 2026 governor race is shaping up as a rematch, with Gov. JB Pritzker running again. Pritzker faced no primary opposition, while Darren Bailey won the Republican primary to challenge him in November. The matchup is now locked in for the general election. With both nominees set and Pritzker unopposed on the Democratic side, the market may see reduced uncertainty about the matchup. Directional impact on party odds is unclear from these summaries alone.
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Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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