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First Major GOP Poll Shows Bailey Surging Ahead of Dabrowski, 34–8 ([link removed])
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A new poll released by WGN-TV offers the first major snapshot of the 2026 Illinois Republican primary for governor – and it shows former state Sen. Darren Bailey with a clear early lead.

The survey, commissioned by WGN-TV and conducted by Emerson College Polling, was fielded January 3-5, 2026, among likely Republican primary voters.

Bailey leads the field with 34.4 percent. Businessman Ted Dabrowski trails far behind at 8.2 percent, followed by DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick at 5.4 percent. Rick Heidner registers at just 1.1 percent.
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While 46.4 percent of voters remain undecided, Bailey’s advantage is notable this early in the race. The Republican primary is March 17.

Bailey’s lead comes as he has aggressively rolled out policy proposals centered on crime, affordability, and accountability – issues that continue to plague Illinois families under one-party Democratic control.

He has made clear that public safety will be a priority in a Bailey administration, pledging to ensure violent and repeat offenders do not remain on the streets endangering communities. Bailey has repeatedly criticized Democratic leadership for siding with criminals over victims, pointing to Chicago’s persistent violence as proof of failure.

On Thursday, Bailey expanded on that message during a press conference outlining his “Blueprint for Illinois.” The plan would cap annual property tax increases so families are not paying more in property taxes than their mortgage, freeze energy rate hikes, and require public audits of major utility contracts to restore transparency and trust.
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