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Four family members of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey killed in helicopter crash, campaign says
- Darren Bailey's campaign announced on Oct. 23 that his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren died in a helicopter accident in Montana.
- Having run statewide before, Darren Bailey, Illinois gubernatorial candidate, launched a September bid to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2026 with President Donald Trump's endorsement.
- The campaign named the victims as Zachary, Darren Bailey's son, his wife Kelsey, their children Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7, while another grandchild, Finn, 10, is safe.
- The Baileys said Darren Bailey and Cindy Bailey are heartbroken and finding comfort in faith and family while Gov. J.B. Pritzker and MK Pritzker expressed they are devastated.
- Details about the accident remain unclear, with officials saying the campaign disclosed the deaths via a statement and social posts on October 23, 2025.
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Four people dead in helicopter crash in eastern Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (KRTV) — The NTSB is investigating a fatal helicopter crash is Southeast Montana that took the lives of the son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey. The helicopter went down Wednesday about 20 miles South of Ekalaka in Carter County according to the sheriff's office. A statement on the Twitter account of Darren Bailey said he and his wife "received the heartbreaking news" that…
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