(The Center Square) – Former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, who is also a delegate for former President Donald Trump, said he is excited for next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.  

Bailey, R-Xenia, ran against incumbent Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, in this year’s Republican primary but lost the Trump endorsement to Bost. Despite that, Bailey said he sees a lot of excitement ahead for Republicans around Trump.