Missouri's 1st Congressional District
Coverage of Missouri's 1st Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st Congressional District Democratic House primary, according to CBS News.
- 'Squad' member's comeback bid thwarted as establishment Dems notch victory against socialists
Cori Bush, a former House member and Democratic Socialists of America member, lost to Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st Congressional District for the second time since 2024. Bell positioned himself as a pragmatic progressive alternative, while Bush accused him of being influenced by pro-Israel groups. The victory is seen as a win for establishment Democrats over left-wing challengers.
- 'Squad' member's comeback bid thwarted as establishment Dems notch victory against socialists
Cori Bush, a former House member and Democratic Socialists of America member, lost her bid to regain her seat in Missouri's 1st Congressional District to Wesley Bell, a pragmatic progressive. Bell defeated Bush for the second time since 2024, with the race reflecting tensions between establishment Democrats and left-wing candidates.
- Rep. Wesley Bell holds off ex-‘Squad’ member Cori Bush’s comeback bid in Missouri Democratic House primary
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated ex-‘Squad’ member Cori Bush in Missouri's Democratic House primary, marking a rematch of the 2024 election where Bell first unseated Bush. Bush, a Democratic socialist in her second term, was backed by Bell, a moderate prosecutor supported by AIPAC and its super-PACs.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primary
Missouri's state primary includes a Democratic rematch between Wesley Bell and Cori Bush in the 1st Congressional District, with AIPAC supporting Bell. A new congressional map and redistricting have altered districts, affecting candidates like Emanuel Cleaver, and voters will decide on ballot measures including one to change constitutional amendment thresholds.
- AIPAC's next big 2026 target: A Democrat it already ousted from Congress last cycle
AIPAC is spending $865,000 to support Rep. Wesley Bell against Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st Congressional District primary. Bush, a Democratic Socialists of America member, was previously ousted by AIPAC in 2024. Justice Democrats, backing Bush, claims AIPAC's spending harms Democratic politicians.