In brief
Darren Bailey, a former Illinois state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate, is mourning the loss of four family members who died in a helicopter crash in Montana. The crash claimed the lives of Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, leaving the family in deep sorrow as they seek solace in their faith and the support of the community.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois were killed in a Montana helicopter crash on Wednesday, his campaign said. The victims included the son and daughter-in-law of former state Sen. Darren Bailey, who previously lost the gubernatorial election in 2022 and is vying for his party’s nomination in the upcoming race. Tragically, two of Bailey’s grandchildren were also among the deceased. In a statement released on Thursday, Bailey’s campaign expressed the family’s heartbreak over this unimaginable loss, stating, “Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. They are finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them.”
