Democrat Wesley Bell wins reelection in Missouri's 1st Congressional District
The gist
Democrat Wesley Bell won reelection to the U.S. House in Missouri's 1st District, defeating Republican Paul Berry.
The win follows his August primary rematch victory over former Rep. Cori Bush.
How it unfolded
- Jul 24, 2026Bell speaks at and embraces Rep. Nancy Pelosi at a healthcare rally he hosted with Affinia Healthcare in Ferguson, Mo.
- Aug 4, 2026Bell defeats former Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st District, leading 59.2% to 36.9% with nearly all votes counted; it was the most expensive candidate primary in Missouri this year.
- Nov 1, 2026Bell appears on the second episode of SLU In Conversation, discussing the 2026 election, Israel and campaign finance.