Jennifer
Davis
Jennifer Davis, Republican nominee for Illinois' 8th Congressional District, is a tech entrepreneur and first-time candidate.
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Background
Jennifer Davis is the Republican nominee for U.S. House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She has never held elected office, according to the Daily Herald. 18 Davis was raised in rural Wisconsin and lives in Huntley, Illinois. 218 She holds a bachelor's degree in education from North Central College (1992). 619
Davis co-founded Davisware, a software company serving commercial service businesses, with her husband at age 17. 218 The company partnered with Serent Capital in 2019 and was sold in 2025. 218 After Davisware, Davis founded BExponential and is also listed as founder of The Enclave on Powers, LLC. 219
The 8th District seat is open: Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi gave it up to run for Senate. 18 Davis won the Republican primary and faces former Democratic Rep. Melissa Bean in the general election. 1618
Her campaign focuses on issues she describes under the banner of "families and freedom first." 1215
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, Illinois
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Republican nominee, U.S. House, Illinois 8th Congressional District
- Website
- votejenniferdavis.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsDavis highlights kitchen-table issues, AI and data centers in CBS Chicago candidate coverage
CBS Chicago reported Davis emphasized health care, affordability and kitchen-table issues, while also saying AI and data centers should be embraced responsibly. No public poll of the Bean–Davis race was identified in recent reporting.
Candidates for 4th, 8th Illinois congressional districts make cases as experts discuss prospects of blue wave · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsDavis reported to have raised $476K and loaned campaign $1 million since July 2025
The Chicago Tribune reported that based on federal campaign-finance records, Davis raised $476,000 since July 2025 and loaned her campaign $1 million. By comparison, Bean raised $1.7 million and loaned nearly $300,000. Final-day fundraising figures had not yet been reported.
Melissa Bean seeks comeback against Jennifer Davis · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementChicago Tribune editorial board endorses Melissa Bean over Davis for Illinois 8th District
The Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed Bean for the 8th District seat, though it noted it had endorsed both candidates in their respective primaries.
Editorial: Melissa Bean for US House of Representatives in District 8 · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsDavis proposes 'Digital Dome' cybersecurity initiative in Hans India interview
Davis described a proposed 'Digital Dome' aimed at protecting families from online threats via personal devices. She also discussed affordability, AI, immigration and government debt, saying she was 'very, very happy that the border is closed' but 'very dissatisfied with what's gone on with immigration as a whole.'
US tech entrepreneur with deep India ties seeks Raja ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3endorsementIllinois Family Action endorses Jennifer Davis for Illinois 8th District
Illinois Family Action listed Davis as its endorsed candidate for the 8th Congressional District in its 2026 general election endorsements.
2026 General Election Endorsements · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsDavis tells NBC Chicago she will not be a 'rubber stamp' for Trump's agenda
In an NBC Chicago interview, Davis said she was focused on solving problems for families and cited her tech background including AI, blockchain and data centers. She said she would agree with Trump where appropriate but would prioritize her district over his agenda.
Bean, Davis square off in 8th district Congressional race · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17debateLeague of Women Voters forum canceled after Bean withdraws, leaving Davis without debate opponent
A League of Women Voters candidate forum scheduled in Schaumburg was canceled after Melissa Bean withdrew, citing a scheduling conflict. Davis had been prepared to participate.
Melissa Bean drops out of 8th Congressional District ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 17filingJennifer Davis wins Republican primary for Illinois 8th District with ~51% of the vote
Davis won the Republican nomination with about 14,600 votes (51%), defeating three opponents. She advanced to face Democrat Melissa Bean and independent write-in Christopher Krumpack in the November general election.
Melissa Bean seeks comeback against Jennifer Davis · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Milton Township Chairman Jeff Castle organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Kane County GOP Chairman Andro Lerario organizationRepublican political figure listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Elgin Township GOP organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- U.S. Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Huntley Village President Tim Hoeft officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Chicago Flips Red organizationListed by iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- DuPage County Board member Jim Zay officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Former State Senator Dan McConchie officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Gilberts Mayor Guy Zambetti officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Federation of Illinois Young Republicans organizationListed on campaign endorsements page and iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- ABATE of Illinois organizationListed by iVoterGuide as an endorsement; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Former Illinois 8th District Republican nominee Chris Dargis otherListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- U.S. Representative Mary Miller (IL-15) officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Addison Mayor Tom Hundley officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- United Hellenic Voters of America organizationListed by iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Geneva Township Republican Chairwoman Sue Dixon organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Concerned Parents of Illinois organizationFounder Kristina McCloy quoted endorsing Davis on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Illinois State Senator Don DeWitte officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Barrington Hills Village Trustee Marsha McClary officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Barrington Township Republican Organization organizationListed by iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Congressman Mike Haridopolos officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. votejenniferdavis.com
- Hanover Township Republicans organizationListed by iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Daily Herald Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Jennifer Davis in the 8th District Republican primary: 'We endorse Jennifer Davis.' dailyherald.com · Feb 20, 2026
- Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Davis as preferred candidate for the Republican nomination in the 8th Congressional District primary. chicagotribune.com · Feb 9, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.48M
- Spent
- $746K
- Cash on hand
- $730K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IL08311(opens in a new tab)
Sources 15
- [1] Candidates for 4th, 8th Illinois congressional districts make cases as experts discuss prospects of blue wave(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Melissa Bean seeks comeback against Jennifer Davis(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Editorial: Melissa Bean for US House of Representatives in District 8(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] US tech entrepreneur with deep India ties seeks Raja ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Bean, Davis square off in 8th district Congressional race(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] Jennifer Davis - US Representative, District 8(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] Melissa Bean drops out of 8th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [9] 8th Congressional District candidate Davis: ‘People aren't independent about politics, they just hate both sides’(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
- [10] Daily Herald endorsement: Jennifer Davis in 8th District ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [11] Jennifer Davis, Republican candidate for Illinois 8th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [12] Editorial: In 8th Congressional District, Melissa Bean is endorsed for Democrats and Jennifer Davis for the GOP(opens in a new tab) Feb 9, 2026
- [13] Endorsements | Vote Jennifer Davis(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2025
- [14] Issues | Vote Jennifer Davis(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2025
- [15] Jennifer Davis for Congress | Illinois 8th District candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2025