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Did Cori Bush’s focus on AIPAC doom her Missouri Democratic primary bid?
22-point victory for Wesley Bell — incumbent backed by pro-Israel lobby — indicates that views on Jewish state, even in deep-blue communities, aren't monolithic or always decisive Read More
Wesley Bell notches decisive primary victory over Cori Bush
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. Read More
The Latest: Trump talks up the economy at a Las Vegas casino
President Donald Trump is making a rare appearance in Nevada to sell voters on his handling of the economy against a backdrop of high interest rates, a national housing shortage and gasoline made more expensive by the Iran war. His address on Wednesday comes ahead of November's midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress. Meanwhile, progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary, which became a proxy battle for the party's direction. Tuesday's elections also included a Democratic primary victory by Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in his rematch against Rep. Cori Bush, who was targeted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after denouncing Israel’s military action in Gaza. Read More
The Latest: El-Sayed defeats Stevens to win Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan
Progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has defeated moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary, which became a proxy battle for the party's direction. Tuesday's elections also included a Democratic primary victory by Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in his rematch against Rep. Cori Bush, who was targeted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after denouncing Israel’s military action in Gaza. President Trump swings through Las Vegas Wednesday for a speech on the economy after a fundraiser at his Southern California golf course, where authorities arrested a man they said was claiming to be part of the security detail. Read More
The Latest: No winner yet in Senate Democratic primary in Michigan
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary remains too close to call. The race between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has been a proxy battle for the party's direction. Tuesday's elections also included a Democratic primary victory by Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in his rematch against Rep. Cori Bush, who was targeted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after denouncing Israel’s military action in Gaza. President Trump swings through Las Vegas for a speech on the economy after a fundraiser at his Southern California golf course, where authorities arrested a man they said was claiming to be part of the security detail. Read More
Bell wins Missouri Democratic primary
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won a rematch Tuesday in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, and Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure that could have made it harder to pass citizen-led amendments in the future. Read More
The Latest: Michigan awaits outcome of fierce Democratic Senate primary
The Democratic Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed is a progressive who’s run against much of the Democratic machine. Stevens has establishment support and millions in funding from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC. Democrats will likely need to defend the open Senate seat against Republican Mike Rogers to take control of the Senate next year. Meanwhile, Rep. Wesley Bell has won the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District against former Rep. Cori Bush. The rematch provided a test of America’s evolving viewpoints on Israel. Kansas, Virginia and Washington state voters are settling several other primaries. Read More
Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a Democratic primary rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won Tuesday's rematch in the Missouri Democratic primary against former Rep. Cori Bush… Read More
US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall has won a Missouri Republican primary to replace retiring longtime U.S. Rep. Sam Graves. Read More
The Latest: Rep. Wesley Bell fends off primary challenge from Cori Bush in Missouri rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell has won the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District against former Rep. Cori Bush. The rematch Tuesday offered a test of America’s evolving viewpoints on Israel. Bell was backed by a group affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The pro-Israeli group also financed his ouster of Bush in the 2024 primary after Bush criticized Israel’s response to Hamas’ initial attack. Meanwhile, Democratic primary voters in Michigan are choosing between a progressive standard-bearer and an establishment-backed candidate for their Senate nominee. Although there have been similar contests, this one holds extra weight because Michigan is key in presidential races. Kansas, Virginia and Washington state voters are settling several other primaries. Read More
Rep. Bell wins Democratic primary in Missouri; voters reject high standard for citizen initiatives
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won a rematch Tuesday in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Read More
What to Watch in Missouri’s Primaries as Cori Bush Tries to Beat Wesley Bell
Former Representative Cori Bush, a member of the progressive “squad,” is trying to defeat Representative Wesley Bell, a moderate who ousted her two years ago. Read More
Missouri primary rematch tests former rep. Cori Bush's vow to take down AIPAC
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 Read More
AIPAC front and center in Bell-Bush rematch
The rematch between Rep. Wesley Bell and Cori Bush puts the U.S.-Israel relationship under scrutiny. Read More
Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
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... Read More
What to expect in Missouri’s state primary
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. Read More
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primary
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. Read More
Progressive Cori Bush seeks to return to Washington by ousting moderate Democrat
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. Read More
Across the US, progressives are upending Democratic primary races. Will it happen in Missouri?
On Tuesday, voters will choose between ex-congresswoman Cori Bush, or pro-Israel incumbent Wesley Bell Read More
Cori Bush Has No Regrets
The incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell has AIPAC on his side, but the grassroots energy seems to be behind Cori Bush in the rematch for a House seat. Read More