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Illinois Governor Primary Results 2026
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is aiming for a third term in 2026 ahead of a possible presidential campaign in 2028. But first, he'll have to face Darren Bailey, the winner of the four-way Republican primary. GOP voters decided to give Bailey another shot after his 2022 loss to Pritzker.
Republicans
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
 Darren Bailey | 0 | 53.5% |
 Ted Dabrowski | 0 | 28.9% |
 James Mendrick | 0 | 9.6% |
Democrats
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
 JB Pritzker Incumbent | 0 | 0.0% |
Republican Governor County Results
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
D. BaileyDarren Bailey | 0 | 71.3% |
T. DabrowskiTed Dabrowski | 0 | 18.6% |
 R. HeidnerRick Heidner | 0 | 5.6% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. DabrowskiTed Dabrowski | 0 | 49.5% |
D. BaileyDarren Bailey | 0 | 42.6% |
J. MendrickJames Mendrick | 0 | 5.8% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
D. BaileyDarren Bailey | 0 | 78.2% |
T. DabrowskiTed Dabrowski | 0 | 14.5% |
J. MendrickJames Mendrick | 0 | 4.2% |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
D. BaileyDarren Bailey | 0 | 55.9% |
T. DabrowskiTed Dabrowski | 0 | 26.6% |
R. HeidnerRick Heidner | 0 | 9.5% |
The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.
Source: Vote data via the Associated Press. Projections by the NBC News Decision Desk.