Wesley Bell Leads Cori Bush in Missouri 1st Congressional District Primary with 54.2% to 42.8%

Aug 7, 2024, 01:13 AM

In the Missouri 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, early results show Wesley Bell leading incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush. With 26% of the vote counted, Bell has secured 19,215 votes (54.2%), while Bush has garnered 15,187 votes (42.8%). Initial reports indicated a significant lead for Bell, with earlier counts showing him at 67.4% compared to Bush's 29.6%. In St. Louis City and County, Bell initially led with 15,274 votes to Bush's 7,929 votes. The race remains dynamic as more votes are tallied.