Illinois' 8th Congressional District, 2026
Open seatMelissa Bean (D) vs. Jennifer Davis (R): Illinois' 8th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Seat held by
- (D) Raja Krishnamoorthi, since 2017
- Election day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Term
- Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029
Who is running for Illinois' 8th Congressional District?
Melissa Bean (D) vs. Jennifer Davis (R)
- Melissa Bean, Democratic FEC filing ↗
- Jennifer Davis, Republican FEC filing ↗
Who is replacing Raja Krishnamoorthi?
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) lost the primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois. Source ↗
The winner takes the seat on January 3, 2027.
Who holds this seat now?
(D) Raja Krishnamoorthi, since 2017
When is the election?
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
This race is for Illinois' 8th Congressional District (IL-8, District 8). Find your district on the district map.
Candidate list: civicAPI ↗