Bell fends off Bush in House Democratic primary rematch in Missouri
Summary
Rep. Wesley Bell won the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, defeating former Rep. Cori Bush who tried to win back her seat. Bell first beat Bush in the 2024 primary by about 5 percentage points.Key Facts
- Wesley Bell is the current U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st District.
- He defended his seat against Cori Bush, who previously held the position.
- Bush tried to return to Congress by challenging Bell in the Democratic primary.
- Bell won the primary according to Decision Desk HQ projections.
- The 1st Congressional District in Missouri is known to strongly support Democratic candidates.
- Bell had beaten Bush in the 2024 Democratic primary by around 5 points.
- This election was a rematch of the 2024 Democratic primary contest.
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