Centrist Melissa Bean Takes 8th District Primary
March 18, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The New York Times
Centrist Melissa Bean clinches the Democratic primary in Illinois' 8th District, bucking the progressive tide with pragmatic appeal. Her win injects moderation into a party overrun by radicals, potentially stabilizing the Chicago-area seat for November. In a state dominated by Pritzker-style big spenders, Bean's victory nods to voters tired of extreme leftism. Read more about this...