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Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Melissa Bean projected winner in race for Illinois' 8th Congressional District

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Democrat Melissa Bean is the projected winner in the race for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jennifer Davis. WGN-TV's Emmy Victor broke the news to Bean at her campaign headquarters that the race had been called. Here's what Bean had to say: "It's good news.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Former Rep. Melissa Bean wins Illinois' 8th District, NBC News projects (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Former Rep. Melissa Bean, a Democratic candidate for Illinoisâ 8th Congressional District, speaks during a candidate forum at Harper College in Schaumburg, Feb. 7, 2026. (Talia Sprague/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Melissa Bean wins election to U.S. House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Democrat Melissa Bean wins election to U.S. House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District

  3. WGN Chicago

    Melissa Bean projected winner in race for Illinois' 8th Congressional District (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Democrat Melissa Bean is the projected winner in the race for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jennifer Davis. WGN-TV's Emmy Victor broke the news to Bean at her campaign headquarters that the race had been called. Here's what Bean had to say: "It's good news.

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