Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois have died in a helicopter crash in Montana. Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed on Wednesday. Bailey is a former state lawmaker who lost the 2022 gubernatorial election but is seeking his party’s nomination again. His son, Zachary, was piloting the helicopter during a business trip to expand the family’s farm operations. The cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi expressed condolences, asking for thoughts and prayers for the Bailey family.
