POLITICS

Helicopter Crash Kills Four Relatives of Darren Bailey

Four relatives of Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana on Wednesday, his campaign said early Thursday. Bailey’s son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and two of their children, ages 12 and 7, died; another grandson, Finn, 10, was not on board. The family said they are heartbroken, leaning on faith, and asked for privacy. Details about the crash, including any other fatalities, were not available. Bailey, 59, recently announced a 2026 gubernatorial bid after losing to Gov. JB Pritzker in 2022.

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