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Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch

Bush lost the rematch to Bell and criticized outside groups’ spending in the race.

Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch
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NBC News projected Rep. Wesley Bell’s victory over former Rep. Cori Bush in their Missouri Democratic primary rematch. The story examines outside spending in the race and the candidates’ dispute over Israel aid and campaign money.

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Cori Bush Former U.S. Representative (D-MO)
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Cori Bush
Former U.S. Representative (D-MO)

Former representative defeated in the Democratic primary

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Wesley Bell
D · MO-1

Winner of the Democratic primary rematch

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in Bell’s campaign message

Former president referenced in campaign advertising

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president referenced in campaign advertising

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Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic Primary

Outlets agree Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in their Missouri Democratic primary rematch, ending Bush’s bid to return to Congress. Center outlets focus on Israel-related views and outside spending as factors in the rematch, including what those issues might mean to voters. Right-leaning outlets stress Bush’s failed comeback and Bell’s repeat win, with Fox News casting the result as a victory for establishment Democrats over the insurgent left.

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