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IL-08 House winner?
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Democrat
Melissa Bean
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
$18.0K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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96.9%chance to win
$18.0KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age64 years old (Jan 22, 1962)
GenderFemale
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LocationIllinois
BackgroundPolitician
EducationMaine East High School (1980)
Notable personal detailsMelissa Luburich Bean is an American politician and business executive who represented Illinois’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011. She served on the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Small Business, including as chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Finance and Tax in the 110th Congress. After leaving Congress, she worked in executive and leadership roles including at JPMorgan Chase and later in wealth management at Mesirow Financial.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes for families and businesses and has voted for extending income-tax cuts and for business-oriented tax relief; has also supported measures to reduce government spending and limit earmarks. Positions reflect a pro-growth, pro-business approach to taxation while also voting for stimulus measures during the financial crisis.
Healthcare
Supports major expansions in access to coverage and voted to pass the 2009 health care reform legislation; favors measures to reduce costs and make it easier for small businesses and individuals to obtain insurance. Backed policies such as offering tax credits, patient protections, and options to expand Medicare eligibility.
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Immigration & Border
Melissa Bean has said the nation is strengthened by legal immigration but has emphasized the need to secure the nation’s borders. Public records and interest-group ratings show mixed signals on immigration policy and do not present a clear endorsement of either an enforcement-first or an expansive regularization approach.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman's right to choose as outlined in Roe v. Wade and has a pro-choice voting record; opposed measures to restrict abortion access and received high ratings from pro-choice groups.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand clean energy; voted for major climate legislation (the American Clean Energy and Security Act) and backed renewable energy measures while opposing drilling in Lake Michigan. Holds a pro-environment voting record and received high scores from environmental groups.
Public Safety & Guns
Melissa Bean has supported expanded gun-safety measures including background checks and renewing restrictions on certain semi-automatic firearms, and she voted against legislation to restore broader gun rights in the District of Columbia. Her historical voting record and responses on candidate questionnaires indicate support for strengthening enforcement of federal gun-purchase rules and safety measures.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Melissa Bean has won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, setting up her comeback bid for the seat. Her campaign was boosted by a large fundraising edge and support from AIPAC, and she ran as a pragmatic alternative in a crowded field. The district has shifted left in recent years, making the general election more competitive than before.
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Articles
FNFox News8 months ago
Former congresswoman Melissa Bean seeks Illinois 8th District comeback
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PPOLITICO8 months ago
AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois
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CTChicago Tribune8 months ago
What to know for Tuesday's election
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SLShaw Local Enewspapers9 months ago
8th Congressional District Democratic candidates debate U.S. policy in Israel and Gaza
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.1M
$1.6M
$1.0M
$517.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.1M
$144.5K
$1.9M
$107.0K
Source: FEC
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