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Bost defeats Bailey in Republican Primary Election

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Bost defeated Darren Bailey in the district. Bailey previously served in the Illinois House and Senate. Bost has served Southern Illinois in Congress for five terms. He was endorsed by former president Donald Trump over Bailey. The congressional district includes 34 counties in Southern Illinois and includes Murphysboro.

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The Epoch Times

Trump-Supported Rep. Bost Defeats Gaetz-Backed Bailey in Illinois Primary

Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), the incumbent in Illinois’ 12th District, has kept his seat in a tight GOP primary battle with Darren Bailey, a former state representative who previously lost the gubernatorial election to Democrat J.B. Pritzker. The race was close. The Associated Press didn’t call it until 10:14 a.m. on March 20, on the morning after the primary. Some polling ahead of the contest had Mr. Bost ahead of his rival in the deep-red Downstat…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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WCIA 3 News

Bost defeats Bailey in Republican Primary Election

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — Mike Bost, the incumbent for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, has defeated his first major primary opponent. Bost defeated Darren Bailey in the district. The congressional district includes 34 counties in Southern Illinois. Bailey previously served in the Illinois House and Senate. He was the 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate, where he lost […]

2 months ago

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RiverBender.com

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost Reflects On His Primary Election Victory Over Darren Bailey

MURPHYSBORO – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement this evening in response to his Republican primary victory over former Sen. Darren Bailey. Bost issued thanks to supporters late Tuesday once he learned of his victory. “I’m honored that Southern Illinois conservatives have entrusted me to be their voice in Congress for another two years. Serving the people and land I love is the honor of a lifetime. "Tonight’s victory was …

1 month ago·Alton, United States

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