U.S. House Illinois District 8 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 8 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 8th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Candidates

• Raja KrishnamoorthiINC
• Chris Boss

Important Dates

Election Date

June 16, 2026

Registration Deadline

May 21, 2026

Early Voting Starts

June 3, 2026

Early Voting Ends

June 13, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of your precinct for at least 30 days. Register online, by mail, or in person at your county clerk's office or Secretary of State facility. On Election Day, vote at your assigned polling place; during early voting, you may vote at any designated early voting site in your county. Bring a valid photo ID if registering for the first time or if required by your jurisdiction; otherwise, no ID is needed to vote if already registered.