Chicago man arrested for threatening gubernatorial candidate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey responds to reporters questions after winning the Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Effingham, Ill. Bailey will now face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the fall. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey responds to reporters questions after winning the Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Effingham, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

CHICAGO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Chicago man has been charged with threatening to kill the Republican candidate for governor, State Senator Darren Bailey.

Scott Lennox, 21, faces one count each of threatening a public official, telephone harassment, and harassment by electronic communications.

Police say Lennox admitted that he left Bailey a threatening voicemail.

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