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%