Illinois's 8th Congressional District (IL-8)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 5 sources

Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2017.

The district includes parts of Kane, Cook, and DuPage counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 746,772, a median household income of $99,637, and a median age of 39.9. Of residents 25 and older, 40% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Raja Krishnamoorthi

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th District · Democrat

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2026 election

Krishnamoorthi ran for the U.S. Senate in Illinois and lost the primary on Mar 17, 2026.

11 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 IL-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for IL-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Neil Khot	Democratic	$3,133,431	$1,649	Jun 30
Melissa Luburich Bean	Democratic	$2,071,076	$144,530	Jun 30
Junaid Ahmed	Democratic	$1,650,112	$141,453	Jun 30
Jennifer Davis	Republican	$1,476,009	$730,401	Jun 30
Dan Tully	Democratic	$727,932	$23,859	Jun 30
Kevin B. Morrison	Democratic	$660,987	$4,313	Jun 30
Yasmeen Bankole	Democratic	$558,711	$0	May 18
Sanjyot Dunung	Democratic	$391,918	$593	Jun 30
Mark Rice	Republican	$139,895	$0	Mar 31
Ryan Vetticad	Democratic	$122,561	$0	Mar 31
Christ Kallas	Democratic	$12,725	$0	Oct 31