Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey posted on X, announcing that on day one, he would suspend the gas tax for two to six months. According to the post, Bailey cited $3 billion already available in the road fund and said drivers in Illinois need relief now. The post got mixed reactions, with some people praising the plan to help working families while others want the tax gone for good.
Darren Bailey’s account @DarrenBaileyIL shared the video clip from a television appearance outlining his campaign plan on X.
In the clip, Bailey, seated in a studio setting, describes step one of his plan as granting a two- to six-month reprieve on the gas tax, which he believes will be the easiest step. He notes there is already $3 billion sitting in the road fund, adding that the state has plenty to operate and that no taxes would need to be raised because the budget would be examined. The footage does not show any follow-up discussion or implementation details.
According to the accompanying post text, Bailey emphasized that drivers need relief now and that the state has sufficient funds to operate without the tax during that period. No independent verification of the road fund figure was included in the post.
Responses to Bailey’s Gas Tax Suspension Announcement
Some users supported the proposal, with one writing, “Glad to see a plan to help working families. Keep sharing your ideas.”
Others described it as insufficient or too limited, commenting, “That’s not good enough” and calling for the gas tax to be “scrapped indefinitely” due to high taxes compared with surrounding states.
Several replies questioned the temporary timeframe and suggested broader changes, including one that stated, “Just 2-6 months?? Surely there’s other money being laundered currently that could replace the gas tax… why not run on STOPPING THE FRAUD?” and another noting, “Democrats & Republicans are 2 sides of the same coin… You are all being played.”
The clip forms part of Bailey’s ongoing campaign messaging ahead of the Illinois gubernatorial race. It continues to generate discussion online about state taxes and budget priorities.
