Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo., has defeated former House ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. This marks the second time Bell has beaten Bush, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Background
Bell, a former Ferguson City Council member and county prosecutor, ran as a pragmatic alternative to Bush. Bush, a Black Lives Matter organizer, had served two terms in Congress before losing to Bell in 2024. She blamed her previous loss on pro-Israel groups that spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the race.
Bush utilized a similar line of attack against Bell this time, accusing him of being controlled by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). However, these attacks failed to make a significant impact on Bell’s campaign.
Implications
Bell is now the heavy favorite to win a second term representing the deep-blue district in November. His victory is seen as a key win for establishment Democrats in their civil war with the insurgent left.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
