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Illinois gubernatorial hopeful Darren Bailey announced on Thursday that his son, daughter-in-law, and two of his grandchildren had been killed in a helicopter crash

Hours after the tragedy, Bailey's running mate, Aaron Del Mar, speaks with PEOPLE about how the campaign had transitioned into the "Bailey Support Team" to help the family manage the tragedy

Del Mar also shared that he had recently been aboard the same helicopter, as Bailey's son flew them between campaign stops

Following a tragic helicopter crash that killed his son, daughter-in-law and two of his grandchildren on Wednesday, Oct. 22, Illinois gubernatorial hopeful Darren Bailey is putting politics on hold.

Bailey's running mate, Aaron Del Mar, spoke with PEOPLE on Thursday, Oct. 23, sharing how their busy c

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