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Who is my U.S. representative in IL-08?
Right now (through January 2027, when the new Congress is seated), IL-08 is still represented by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D), who's held the seat since 2017. A few things worth knowing: Krishnamoorthi is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than seeking re-election to the House, so the seat is open this cycle. Ballotpedia Melissa Bean is running as the Democratic nominee in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican Jennifer Davis, who won a contested Republican primary on March 17, 2026. Local Candidates + 2 Whoever wins that general election would take office in January 2027, so Krishnamoorthi remains your current representative until then. If you want to double check your specific address is actually in IL-08 (district lines can be confusing), the House's official "Find Your Representative" tool at house.gov is the most reliable source.
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The response correctly identifies Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) as the current U.S. representative for IL-08, matching the ground truth. Additional context about the 2026 election is supplementary and does not detract from the correct core answer.
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representative: Raja Krishnamoorthi
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as of 2026-07-07