Rep. Wesley Bell fended off former Rep. Cori Bush in the solidly blue 1st District, two years after ousting her by about 5 points
Bell defeats Bush in Missouri House Democratic primary rematch
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Bush was running to retake her seat in the solidly blue 1st Congressional District two years after Bell ousted her by roughly 5 percentage points in the 2024 Democratic primary. Read Full Bio August 4, 2026 / 9:20 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated Democratic primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects. Given the district's heavily Democratic leaning, Bell is favored to win in November.
Furthermore, Rep. Wesley Bell D has fended off former Rep. Cori Bush's D comeback bid as he seeks reelection to the House in Missouri, Decision Desk HQ projects.
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Bush was running to retake her seat in the solidly blue 1st Congressional District two years after Bell ousted her by roughly 5 percentage points in the 2024 Democratic primary.
according to The Hill — Just InRead Full Bio August 4, 2026 / 9:20 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated Democratic primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
according to CBS News — LatestGiven the district's heavily Democratic leaning, Bell is favored to win in November.
according to CBS News — LatestRep. Wesley Bell D has fended off former Rep. Cori Bush's D comeback bid as he seeks reelection to the House in Missouri, Decision Desk HQ projects.
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