PEORIA, Ill. — Illinois’ top two candidates for Governor are poised to face off in a primetime debate this evening, which will be broadcast all across the state.
Democratic incumbent and hotel-fortune heir Governor J.B. Pritzker is being challenged by longtime Republican state lawmaker and down-state Illinois farmer Darren Bailey.
We expect to see Pritzker question Bailey about his stances on abortion and rights for the LGBTQ community.
Pritzker could also slam Bailey for the endorsement he received from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
We expect Bailey will focus on Pritzker and Illinois Democrats’ penchant for growing government and what he considers wasteful taxpayer spending, among other issues.
The event is being televised by Nexstar Media Group and hosted by AARP and Illinois State University.
The statewide broadcast is slated to begin at 7 p.m.
