Centrist Melissa Bean Takes 8th District Primary
March 18, 2026·19 days 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...