| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 17, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 17, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/17/melissa-bean-declared-winner-democratic-primary-race-krishnamoorthi-s-open-8th |
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Melissa Bean, who previously led Illinois’ 8th Congressional District for three
terms, took a major step toward taking that seat back, as she has been declared
the winner in Tuesday’s Democratic primary rac...