AIPAC and AI-backed spending help Melissa Bean’s Illinois comeback win
TL;DR
Former Rep. Melissa Bean wins the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, boosted by nearly $4 million in outside spending from an AIPAC-aligned group and an AI-focused committee, positioning her for a return to Congress to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is running for the Senate, with a message of pragmatism in a solid blue district.
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- AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois Politico
- Illinois Eighth Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results The New York Times
- Democratic voters look to select nominee to succeed US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in 8th District race Chicago Tribune
- Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat Fox News
- Early front-runner Melissa Bean seeks to reclaim 8th Congressional District seat she lost in 2010 Chicago Sun-Times
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