Who won the Illinois House District 8 election 2026?
Melissa Bean (Democratic) won the 2026 Illinois House District 8 election with 63.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Bean ✓ Winner | Democratic | 133,210 | 63.8% |
| Jennifer Davis | Republican | 75,606 | 36.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM ET, with about 89% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Illinois state election office.