Representative Wesley Bell (D) has won the Democratic primary in Missouri, defeating former Representative Cori Bush (D), according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Bell previously unseated Bush by approximately 5 percentage points in the 2024 Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District, which is considered a stronghold for the Democratic Party.
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Wesley Bell Wins Democratic Primary Against Cori Bush in Missouri
Wesley Bell has successfully defended his position in the Democratic primary for the House in Missouri, defeating Cori Bush. This follows Bell's previous victory over Bush in the 2024 primary, where he won by about 5 percentage points.
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