Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, has suffered a profound personal loss following a tragic helicopter crash in Montana. The accident claimed the lives of four of his family members, including his son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, aged 12 and 7. This tragedy marks a dark chapter in the political career of a candidate who previously ran an unsuccessful campaign for governor in 2022 and is now seeking the Republican nomination for 2026.