RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Abhijit Patel ran for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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U.S. House Illinois District 8
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 17, 2026
General election
DFirst-time candidateWithdrewMarketing professional
Christ Kallas ran for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
Adam Gray is a Democrat and educator serving as the incumbent in U.S. House from California. He focuses on lowering costs for families through healthcare and trade policy, expanding water infrastructure and storage, and supporting agriculture.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewProject manager
Jorge Briseno ran for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Joseph Wentzel ran for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
Melissa Bean is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 general election.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Mohammed Faheem ran for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidateLawyer
Dan Tully is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Herbert Hebein is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEntrepreneur
Adam Gray is a Democrat and educator serving as the incumbent in U.S. House from California. He focuses on lowering costs for families through healthcare and trade policy, expanding water infrastructure and storage, and supporting agriculture.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Junaid Ahmed is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Kevin Ake is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticPublic servant
Kevin Morrison is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateCEO
Mark Rice is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAdvanced
Melissa Bean is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 general election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Neil Khot is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Ryan Vetticad is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Sanjyot Dunung is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateFederal employee
Yasmeen Bankole is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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