Quincy Reporter

Darren Bailey, an Illinois state Senator, and GOP gubernatorial candidate, encourages residents in the Quincy area to attend ‘Republican Day’ at the Illinois State Fair.

"I want to encourage everyone in the Quincy area to make it out to Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair," Bailey said in a statement. "There is a lot at stake in this election. It is important for us to send a unified message to (Gov.) J.B. Pritzker that we want a new direction for Illinois."

Bailey shared several of Pritzker’s failed policies that hurt hardworking families.

"Gas prices in Illinois are higher than surrounding states," Bailey said. "People are overworked, over-taxed, and ready for change."

The ‘Republican Day’ event, which is open to the first 1,500 people who register on the Illinois GOP website, is seen as a precursor to a referendum against Pritzker's tenure as governor. 

"Let’s send a message to J.B. Pritzker that there is strong momentum to make him a one-term governor," Bailey said. "If you can make it out, we would love to see you at Republican Day at the fair."

Bailey's call to limit Pritzker's tenure to a single term comes at a time when support for Republican challengers to incumbent Democrats is growing, while President Joe Biden's approval rating plummets to a historical low, according to the New York Post. Biden’s low ratings seem to be having a negative impact on his fellow Democrats.

According to Republican National Committee Chairman, Don Tracy, the GOP’s primary focus headed into November is ensuring election integrity is maintained throughout the electoral process, according to a June report by the Prairie State Wire.

The GOP expects to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and many gubernatorial seats in November, according to an election analysis in Roll Call.