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Illinois's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Melissa Bean (Democrat) won Illinois's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Jennifer Davis 64.2% to 35.9%. Melissa Bean takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Raja Krishnamoorthi.
| Representative-elect | Melissa Bean (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Raja Krishnamoorthi (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+5 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Melissa Bean >99%, Jennifer Davis <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Bean (D) | 64.2% | 136,813 |
| Jennifer Davis (R) | 35.9% | 76,460 |
77% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.