Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey's family members were killed in a helicopter accident on Wednesday.

In a statement , Bailey's campaign said his son, daughter-in-law, and two of his grandchildren died in a helicopter accident in Montana. Bailey's two grandchildren were 12 and 7 years old.

The couple's third child was not aboard the helicopter and is safe.

His campaign said Bailey and his wife, Cindy, "are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss" and are "finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them."

Kathy Salvi, Illinois Republican Party chairman released the following statement:

"The Illinois Republican Party is lifting-up the Bailey family, their friends and community in prayer

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