Illinois Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate Aaron Del Mar

Del Mar says while Bailey knows "south of I-80" in Illinois, he knows about the Chicagoland area.

By Dave Dahl July 21, 2026 10:51 am

Aaron Del Mar, chair of the Cook County Republican Party, is pictured at the Republican State Central Committee’s August meeting. He will be the running mate for former state Sen. Darren Bailey as he tries to run again for governor, sources told Capitol News Illinois. — Capitol News Illinois

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Republican Aaron Del Mar is running for Lieutenant Governor. Del Mar is Darren Bailey‘s running mate in the November election, and talked with Dave Dahl on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

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