Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Wesley Bell defeats incumbent Cori Bush to win Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Missouri's 1st Congressional District

St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, beating incumbent Cori Bush with 51.2% of the vote.

“This district is ready for better and more accountable representation in Washington, D.C.,” Bell said at a victory celebration in St. Louis. “Progressives should actually make progress. And that’s what I’ve done my entire career.”

Bell is now a strong favorite to win the deep-blue Missouri 1st Congressional District, which covers the city of St. Louis and parts of St. Louis County.

Candidate Votes Percentage

Wesley Bell 63,340 51.2%

Cori Bush *Incumbent 56,492 45.6%

Maria Chappelle-Nadal 3,257 2.6%

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