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Melissa Bean Wins Democratic Primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District

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Lead article · NBC News · CENTERDaniel Biss, Donna Miller, Melissa Bean win House primaries as Democrats fight over Israel and four Illinois open seats
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · NBC NEWS

Democratic candidates Daniel Biss, Donna Miller, Melissa Bean and La Shawn Ford won or were projected to win contested Illinois House primaries. The races drew heavy outside spending and highlighted divisions among Democrats over Israel policy.

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NBC NewsMAR 17 · 9:25 PM ET
Daniel Biss, Donna Miller, Melissa Bean win House primaries as Democrats fight over Israel and four Illinois open seatsBean won the 8th District primary in a comeback bid supported by prominent Democrats and outside spending.CRED 85BAL 65 INFORMATIONAL
ABC7 ChicagoMAR 13 · 6:43 PM ET
Illinois primary election 2026: Democratic candidates vie for 8th Congressional District rep. seat held by Raja KrishnamoorthiBean is running to regain the seat she previously held and says her experience and name recognition make her the frontrunner.CRED 75BAL 65 INFORMATIONAL

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