Meet Darren
Darren Bailey is a third-generation farmer, devoted husband, and lifelong conservative from rural Southern Illinois. He and his sons operate Bailey Family Farm, where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and faith that continue to guide his life.
Darren and his wife Cindy, married 39 years, live by the motto faith, family, and farming. Together they founded a private Christian school, offering families a Christ-centered education. Darren also served 17 years on the North Clay Board of Education, including 12 as President.
Elected to the Illinois House in 2018 and later the State Senate, Darren fought reckless spending, higher taxes, and sanctuary state policies. He refused a taxpayer-funded pension and championed tax relief and agriculture as lead Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Darren and Cindy live on their family farm near Louisville, where they enjoy time with their four married children and thirteen grandchildren. They worship at Freedom Church in Salem.
