Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) walks into the Illinois State Fair followed by his running mate Stephanie Trussell and wife, Cindy, after driving in on a tractor. [Ben Szalinski/The Daily Line]

Republicans appeared together in unison at the State Fair on Thursday, but some senior members of the party were still reluctant to publicly say they endorse Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) for governor.

Bailey remained focused on his campaign’s message, however, and promised to bring down taxes and crime if elected.