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Illinois District 8, U.S. House

General election Tue Nov 3, 20262 candidates on the certified ballotFEC filings as of October 4, 2026

Open seat. Currently represents this district: Raja Krishnamoorthi. Running for U.S. Senate in 2026.

Candidates on the certified ballot

Candidate Grade Party Status
Melissa L. Bean Democratic Candidate
Jennifer Davis Republican Candidate

Alphabetical by surname.

Money

Candidate Raised Cash on hand From individuals Organizations & tribes From PACs Outside spending (for / against)
Melissa L. Bean $1.7M $145Kas of June 30, 2026 $1.4M $4K $290K $7.5M / $60K
Jennifer Davis $475K $730Kas of June 30, 2026 $451K $11K $13K $0 / $0

2026 cycle, per FEC filings. The thin bars compare candidates within this race. Raised covers the 2026 cycle. Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier campaigns.

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