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Bailey: Personal beliefs can be separate from governmental plans

The GOP nominee is personally opposed to abortion but said he respects views of majority

Bailey: Personal beliefs can be separate from governmental plans
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey during an interview with Capitol News Illinois on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
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MOORE’S SUMMARY: For years, Darren Bailey’s evangelical Christianity has been a defining feature of his political persona, shaping his interactions with voters and his position on issues, including his anti-abortion stance. But running for governor a second time, Bailey is taking a different tack: Promising not to legislate on divisive topics and to focus on ‘80-20’ issues.