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Melissa Bean
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Illinois’ 8th District
$36,632
in backing from AIPAC, UDP & allied PACs, 2016–2026
Plus $3,985,698 spent for Melissa Bean by super PACs partly funded by UDP (not in this figure)
Melissa Bean is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Illinois’ 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Jennifer Davis (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $36,632 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Melissa Bean’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Melissa Bean’s campaign has raised $2,457,207 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $301,714 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,632,935
- PACs and other committees$478,250
- The candidate’s own money and loans$323,000
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$13,766
- Other$9,256
From donors who gave over $200: $1,418,760 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 44% from Illinois, 56% from other states. Top states: Illinois $629,320 (44%), California $146,599 (10%), New York $125,100 (9%), Florida $122,882 (9%), New Jersey $50,995 (4%). About 870 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6IL08329 (2026 reports).
- Banks, finance and insurance$72,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$36,250
- Labor unions$22,500
- Drug makers$5,000
- Health insurers$5,000
- Tobacco and vaping$1,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016. Not shown: $382 in outside spending by DMFI PAC backing them, not money given to the campaign.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $17,750 |
| AIPAC PAC | Given by the PAC | $10,000 |
| To Protect Our Heritage PAC | Given by the PAC | $5,000 |
| JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 |
| DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (20)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | To Protect Our Heritage PAC | Given by the PAC | $5,000 | FEC filing (Jan 30, 2026) |
| Feb 19, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 | FEC filing (Feb 19, 2026) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Mar 31, 2026) |
| May 12, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $1,500 | FEC filing (May 12, 2026) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Given by the PAC | $5,000 | FEC filing (Jun 10, 2026) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Given by the PAC | $5,000 | FEC filing (Jun 10, 2026) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,000 | FEC filing (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $3,000 | FEC filing (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jul 8, 2026) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jul 8, 2026) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jul 8, 2026) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jul 15, 2026) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jul 15, 2026) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $500 | FEC filing (Jul 15, 2026) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $1,000 | FEC filing (Aug 5, 2026) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Sep 23, 2026) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | AIPAC PAC | Earmarked donations the PAC passed on | $250 | FEC filing (Sep 30, 2026) |
Spending by super PACs partly funded by UDP
$3,985,698 for Melissa Bean. These PACs spent the money; UDP gave them part of their funds (its share below). Shown separately, as on our primary scoreboard, and never added to the figure above.
| PAC | UDP’s share | Cycle | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elect Chicago Women AKA ECW | 35% | 2026 | $3,985,698 |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Melissa Bean (Democratic); Jennifer Davis (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 4; all agree
- Illinois 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Illinois race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Illinois
Early voting: Sep 24 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Illinois
- Check your registration on Illinois’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Illinois
Ballots already cast in Illinois: 774,671 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 23; Illinois State Board of Elections): 19% of 2022 midterm turnout in Illinois (4,144,125) · 9.3% of registered voters in Illinois
About Melissa Bean
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Melissa Bean quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Represented Illinois' 8th District in the U.S. House for three terms. · melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Represented Illinois' 8th District in the U.S. House for three terms.) (archived copy of the source for Represented Illinois' 8th District in the U.S. House for three terms.)
- Degrees from Oakton Community College and Roosevelt University. · melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Degrees from Oakton Community College and Roosevelt University.) (archived copy of the source for Degrees from Oakton Community College and Roosevelt University.)
Endorsements
- Sen. Tammy Duckworth · nbcchicago.com (source for the Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsement)
- Nancy Pelosi · nbcchicago.com (source for the Nancy Pelosi endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Nancy Pelosi endorsement)
- New Democrat Action Fund (NewDem Action Fund) · newdemactionfund.com (source for the New Democrat Action Fund (NewDem Action Fund) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at melissabeanforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), melissabeanforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), melissabeanforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Work to overturn the effects of Citizens United” melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, including ironclad protections for pre-existing conditions and extending tax credits that have lowered premiums for thousands of families in Illinois’ 8th District.” melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Protect the right to organize and collectively bargain” melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Support comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship” melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Address housing, healthcare, energy, and education costs to help American families” melissabeanforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Melissa Bean has used:
Photo of Melissa Bean: House of Represenatatives (photo of Melissa Bean), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Melissa Bean been backed by AIPAC?
Yes. AIPAC, United Democracy Project and allied PACs backed Melissa Bean with $36.6K (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Melissa Bean had?
$36.6K from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.