2026 House · Illinois

Illinois's 8th District: 2026 House race

Crosstab rating
Safe Democratic
Chance Democrats win
99%
Projected margin
D+17.2
Incumbent
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Democrat

The rating comes from the Crosstab House forecast, which combines the national environment from generic-ballot polling with each district's political lean. Explore the House map.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is favored in Illinois's 8th District in 2026?

Crosstab rates Illinois's 8th District Safe Democratic: Democrats have a 99% chance of winning it, and the forecast projects Democrats ahead by 17.2 points.

Who represents Illinois's 8th District?

Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat) is the incumbent.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Crosstab, nonpartisan polling analysis.