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Illinois · Illinois's 8th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Melissa Bean

Democratic

Former U.S. representative (2005–2011)

2026 race · Illinois's 8th District

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

99%1%

97% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

97%3%
● Melissa Bean● Jennifer Davis
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Background

Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
5 (3 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2010

    U.S. House · IL-8 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 48.3% · 97,825 votes

    Lost
  2. 2008

    U.S. House · IL-8 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 60.7% · 179,444 votes

    Won
  3. 2006

    U.S. House · IL-8 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 53.6% · 93,355 votes

    Won
  4. 2004

    U.S. House · IL-8 Nov 2, 2004

    D · 51.7% · 139,792 votes

    Won
  5. 2002

    U.S. House · IL-8 Nov 5, 2002

    D · 42.6% · 70,626 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$2.4M
From individuals
$1.6M
Spent
$2.1M
Cash on hand
$277.5K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026