U.S. House Illinois District 8 General

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 8 general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill the seat representing Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes parts of suburban Cook County and DuPage County, and the winner will serve a two-year term in Congress starting January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Illinois residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their local election office. Voters must provide a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID, or the last four digits of their Social Security number if they do not have one. On Election Day, voters can cast their ballot at their assigned polling place, and early voting is available at designated locations from October 27 to November 1, 2026.

Incumbent

Democratic

Raja Krishnamoorthi

U.S. House Illinois District 8

Biography

Raja Krishnamoorthi is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district, first elected in 2016. He previously served in the Illinois State Senate and is running for re-election to continue his work on economic opportunity, national security, and government accountability.

Campaign Website

Republican

Laura Faver Diaz

U.S. House Illinois District 8

Biography

Laura Faver Diaz is a Republican political strategist and community advocate running to unseat Raja Krishnamoorthi. She emphasizes border security, fiscal responsibility, and parental rights in education as central to her campaign platform.

Campaign Website

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