CHICAGO (WLS) -- Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey spoke with ABC7 Chicago for the first time about the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of four of his family members back in October.

Bailey took some time off from the campaign trail , but is now back at it.

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It is an uphill battle for Republicans looking to hold any statewide office in Illinois, but Bailey believes he is up for the fight this time around. His family tragedy was a devastating blow, but it's also something that's motivating him more than ever to try and bring about change.

"Well, it's tough, and it has been life changing," Bailey said.

Six weeks ago, a tragic helicopter crash in Montana took the lives of his son, Zach; daughter-in-law, K

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