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Wesley Bell, Cori Bush meet again in high-stakes Democratic primary rematch

Headline from FOX 2 St. Louis, on the newest of 2 developments

Voters across Missouri’s 1st Congressional District are deciding the outcome of a rematch that has once again drawn national attention.

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  1. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell rematch for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat

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    Wesley Bell, Cori Bush meet again in high-stakes Democratic primary rematch

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27 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    Cori Bush’s ‘personal baggage’ shadows comeback bid (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former Rep. Cori Bush is facing a much more favorable political environment this cycle as she looks to unseat Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) on Tuesday, but the former House member’s financial controversies loom over her campaign.

  2. KRDO

    Progressive Cori Bush seeks to return to Washington by ousting moderate Democrat (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Last month, Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush sparred in a joint radio appearance over who had done the most to help St. Louis residents after a pair of devastating natural disasters ripped through the community.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primary (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    St. Louis-area congressman Wesley Bell faces a Democratic primary rematch Tuesday with former congresswoman Cori Bush, who lost the seat to Bell in 2024

  4. Jonesboro Sun

    Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is attempting a political comeback in a Missouri Democratic primary. Her rematch against Rep. Wesley Bell tests evolving attitudes about American-Israeli relations. Bell has backed Israel, and Bush has criticized it. The race is one…

  5. The Boston Globe

    Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Representative Bell (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The rematch in a heavily Democratic St. Louis district is one of several consequential primaries.

  6. The Times of Israel

    Missouri primary rematch tests former rep. Cori Bush’s vow to take down AIPAC (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Israel critic is seeking to retake former seat from incumbent Wesley Bell, who has remained supportive of Jewish state and received over $1 million in donations from pro-Israel lobby

  7. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Cori Bush and Wesley Bell rematch for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description

    Democrats Wesley Bell and Cori Bush are facing off once again in a primary election for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat.

  8. Washington Times

    Ex-progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri U.S. Rep. Bell (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is attempting a political comeback Tuesday in a Missouri Democratic primary that tests evolving views on American-Israeli relations, just two years after the progressive "Squad" member was ousted by voters in favor of Wesley Bell.

  9. Mother Jones

    Wesley Bell and Cori Bush Head for a Rematch (opens Mother Jones)

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    Mother Jones's feed description

    In Tuesday’s Democratic congressional primary, voters in Missouri’s first district will decide whether to re-elect moderate incumbent Congressman Wesley Bell or replace him with Cori Bush, the Democratic Socialist who was the district’s Congressional representative until Bell ousted her two years ag…

  10. The Daily Wire

    Squad Member Cori Bush’s Comeback Bid Ends In Humiliating Defeat (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Former far-Left Squad member Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) failed to reclaim Missouri’s deep-blue 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, losing a rematch against the Democrat who unseated her two years ago. With about 26% of the vote counted, Rep.

  11. The Hill

    Live results: Bush eyes comeback in Missouri House primary (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush is looking to return to Congress Tuesday as she challenges her successor Rep. Wesley Bell (D) in a Tuesday House primary. Bell ousted the progressive former "Squad" member in 2024 from the St.

  12. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Wesley Bell, Cori Bush meet again in high-stakes Democratic primary rematch (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

    Published

    FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description

    Voters across Missouri’s 1st Congressional District are deciding the outcome of a rematch that has once again drawn national attention.

  13. Axios

    Establishment Democrats notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA-backed Cori Bush (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in his primary on Tuesday, thwarting an attempt by left-wing groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America, to avenge Bush's 2024 loss. Why it matters: It's a win for the Democratic establishment in an election cycle where triumphs aga…

  14. Missouri Independent

    Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Democratic primary for St. Louis congressional seat (opens Missouri Independent)

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    Missouri Independent's feed description

    Incumbent U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell staved off former Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, ending the most expensive candidate primary in Missouri this year. Bell received 59% of the vote, compared to only 37% for Bush.

  15. The 19th

    Cori Bush’s primary loss further hurts Black women’s chances for representation in Congress (opens The 19th)

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    The 19th's feed description

    Former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush will not be returning to Congress after failing to retake her old seat from Rep. Wesley Bell in the heated primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ.

  16. The Intercept

    Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC (opens The Intercept)

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    The Intercept's feed description

    The moderate Democrat easily won the rematch in Missouri’s primary against an outspoken critic of Israel.

  17. Roll Call

    Rep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell, here with Sen. Eric Schmitt at the Congressional Chess Tournament in Washington in June, comfortably won his primary Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

  18. The Times of Israel

    AIPAC-backed Wesley Bell defeats Israel critic Cori Bush in Missouri primary rematch (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Democratic socialist Bush was first beaten by Bell in a 2024 face-off; Bush made Bell's ties to AIPAC a central issue in her campaign

  19. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Cori Bush got 4,600 fewer votes in Tuesday's primary than two years ago. What happened? (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Final, unofficial totals show Wesley Bell beating Cori Bush by 22%. In their first showdown in 2024, Bell unseated incumbent Bush by a 5.5% margin.

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