The 21st Show

Trump comes to Illinois as primary season ends

 
Former U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey for governor Saturday at a rally for U.S. Rep. Mary Miller in Mendon, Illinois.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey for governor Saturday at a rally for U.S. Rep. Mary Miller in Mendon, Illinois. (Photo: Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio)

The primary election season is about to come to an end and we’ll soon likely know which Republican candidate will challenge incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker for governor. The 21st discussed the recent rally at Adams County Fairgrounds and the two Republican candidates who are being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Guests:

Alex Degman
Statehouse reporter, Illinois Public Radio and WBEZ

Harrison Malkin
Politics reporter, Illinois Public Media

 

Prepared for web by Zainab Qureshi.

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