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  "path": "/2026/03/17/us/elections/illinois-8th-district-democratic-primary.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-18T04:23:37.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Ms. Bean, a moderate former congresswoman, defeated a left-wing rival in the primary race for the Chicago-area seat to be vacated by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.",
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