👤 About Melissa Luburich Bean
Melissa Luburich Bean is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.4M raised, $2.1M spent, and $278K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.6M from individuals and $458K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $391K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic S. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.4M
Cash on hand$278K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Democrat · $2.4M raised
14 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Melissa Luburich Bean
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Illinois House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography
Melissa Luburich Bean is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.4M raised, $2.1M spent, and $278K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.6M from individuals and $458K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $391K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic S. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6IL08329
OfficeIllinois House District 08
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 08
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026