Event Brief
Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: Moderate former congresswoman Melissa Bean defeats a left-wing rival in the Chicago-area primary race.
WHO: Melissa Bean
WHAT: Won the Democratic primary
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM ET
WHERE: Chicago
WHY: To secure the Democratic nomination for the seat vacated by Raja Krishnamoorthi
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