Four members of Illinois politician’s family killed in helicopter crash

Darren Bailey, a former Illinois state senator now running for governor in 2026, is mourning four family members killed in a helicopter crash in Montana on Wednesday. His campaign said his son Zachary, daughter‑in‑law Kelsey, and grandchildren Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7, died; their 10‑year‑old son Finn was not on board. A statement posted to X said Bailey and his wife, Cindy, are heartbroken and asked for privacy as they grieve. Authorities have not released the cause, location, or helicopter type. Bailey previously lost the 2022 governor’s race.

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