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Former congresswoman, first-time candidate make final push in Illinois' 8th Congressional District

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM · 1 min read
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Former congresswoman, first-time candidate make final push in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
       — Frankfort Community news

Candidates are making their final appeals to voters ahead of Tuesday's midterm election, with Melissa Bean and Jennifer Davis offering contrasting backgrounds and approaches in the race for Illinois' 8th Congressional District seat.

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