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Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026

Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell (D) defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Bell and Cori Bush (D) led in noteworthy endorsements and fundraising.

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What we learned from midterm primary elections in five key states

Elections underscored that momentum of progressive candidates remains strong but not unstoppable

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – as it happened

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Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing

The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers,…

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El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening

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Rep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary

Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell crushed a comeback attempt by his predecessor Cori Bush, a democratic socialist and sharp critic of the war in Gaza, in a high-profile Democratic primary Tuesday that drew millions of dollars in ads from pro-Israel groups. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Bell was…

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Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates

Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress next year. Several Democratic primaries featured contests between incumbent lawmakers and progressive challengers. Redistricting played a key role in the races across these states. Missouri and…

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Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails

Democratic incumbent wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issue

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The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

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At the Races: Left, right and Michigan

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

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Trump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – as it happened

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Will Missouri be the next primary win for a democratic socialist challenger?

Voters face a choice of progressive ex-congresswoman Cori Bush or pro-Israel incumbent Wesley Bell on Tuesday

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At the Races: Red, white and blues

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes At 250, America is a nation unsettled. “American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low“…

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Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush are again running against each other in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell (D) and Cori Bush (D) lead in noteworthy endorsements and fundraising.

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Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal

Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets

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'Mentioned More Than Anyone Else': Congressman Alleges Bondi Warned Trump He Appears in Epstein Files Thousands of Times

Rep. Wesley Bell claims Trump's name appears extensively in Epstein files, raising concerns about investigation integrity before Pam Bondi's deposition. The White House denies these allegations.

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House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents

A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.

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Schmitt, Bell bring home the cup in annual beer contest

The lawmakers settled on “Arch Light Lager” for their winning brew, after tossing around options like “Missouri Loves Company.”

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Former Rep. Cori Bush is running for her old House seat

Bush's rematch with Rep. Wesley Bell could draw millions of dollars into another Democrat vs. Democrat battle.

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Former ‘squad’ member Cori Bush launches comeback bid in Missouri - Roll Call

Former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush, a onetime member of the progressive House “squad,” is seeking a comeback in Missouri’s 1st District.

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‘Horrors upon horrors’: How US Congress responded to mass hunger in Gaza

Many US Democrats call for aid to urgently enter Gaza, but few condemn Israel for its deadly blockade on the territory.

Evening Standard

Rapper Nelly will not face drug charges after arrest at casino

Officer claimed ‘Hot in herre’ rapper had four ecstasy tablets

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Rapper Nelly Cleared Of Drug Charges After Casino Arrest

Rapper Nelly avoids drug charges after arrest at a casino due to unresolved warrant. Learn more about the incident and his successful music and acting career.

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Missouri prosecutor says he won't charge Nelly after an August drug arrest

Rapper Nelly won’t face drug charges following his arrest this summer at a St. Louis-area casino

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A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusive

Michael Brown’s fatal shooting by police a decade ago set off more than a week of protests by thousands of people in Ferguson, Missouri

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