Darren Bailey Draws Criticism Over Appearance at Controversial Christian Conference (Chicago, IL) – Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is facing renewed criticism over his appearance at the Signs & Wonders Christian conference, where he reportedly appeared alongside several controversial figures, according to LGBTQ Nation.
The Democratic Party of Illinois highlighted the report in an “In Case You Missed It” release, pointing to Bailey’s past statements and positions on LGBTQ+ issues.
According to the material provided, Bailey spoke at the conference alongside Hank Kunneman, a pastor and self-described prophet associated with One Voice Ministries, as well as Richard Jones, whom LGBTQ Nation identified as a registered sex offender.
Bailey has previously drawn criticism for his views on marriage, LGBTQ+ issues and AIDS. The material states that in a 2025 interview, Bailey said schoolchildren should be taught that marriage is between a man and a woman.
The release also cites previous statements attributed to Bailey regarding AIDS and “immoral choices.”
Bailey and his wife operate a Christian private school in Louisville, Illinois. According to the material provided, the school’s curriculum includes language stating that gay people have “no more claims to special rights than child molesters and rapists” and teaches that women entering the workforce is harmful.
The conference appearance has renewed questions about Bailey’s views on LGBTQ+ issues as he campaigns for governor.
The material also cites Kunneman’s previous promotion of a false claim that students were identifying as cats and using litter boxes in schools.
LGBTQ Nation reported that Bailey appeared at the conference alongside Jones, who was identified as having been charged with sexual offenses involving 15-year-old male victims in 1990 and 1997, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The allegations and characterizations in the release are attributed to LGBTQ Nation and the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Darren Bailey Draws Criticism Over Appearance at Controversial Christian Conference
