Aurora mayor's name pops up as potential GOP governor candidate

Illinois' richest man, Ken Griffin, attempted to shoot down rumors Thursday that he had found his gubernatorial candidate, saying in a statement he looks forward to supporting Republicans or Democrats who "will address" issues "that plague our state."

Earlier in the day, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's name popped up as a potential candidate in the 2022 race, with Illinois Republican sources adding that the second-term mayor would have Griffin's backing.

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