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Illinois governor race 2026: Darren Bailey launches rematch vs. JB Pritzker, taps Aaron Del Mar
Darren Bailey is running for Illinois governor in 2026 and picking Cook County GOP chair Aaron Del Mar as his running mate, setting up a potential rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker, who is seeking a third term with Christian Mitchell. Bailey remains aligned with Donald Trump and recently lost a congressional bid to Rep. Mike Bost. Several Republicans are also jumping in, pointing to a crowded primary.
College Football Playoff shake-up: Week 1 upsets vault Ohio State to No. 1 and reset bowl projections
Week 1 blew up the College Football Playoff picture: Ohio State powered past Texas, Florida State stunned Alabama, and LSU and Miami toppled Clemson and Notre Dame. ESPN’s updated 12-team bracket has Ohio State as the new No. 1, with Tulane leading the Group of Five race. First-round games will be on campus for seeds 5–8, and early bowl projections point to heavyweight clashes across the slate.