Wesley Bell, Cori Bush meet again in high-stakes Democratic primary rematch
Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a Democratic primary election for Missouri's U.S. House seat. This is the second time in two years the two have faced off. Bush, a former congresswoman, received fewer votes this time than she did two years ago.
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9 sourcesCori Bush got 4,600 fewer votes in Tuesday's primary than two years ago. What happened?
Cori Bush’s primary loss further hurts Black women’s chances for representation in Congress
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Democratic primary for St. Louis congressional seat
Establishment Democrats notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA-backed Cori Bush
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10 sourcesRep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary
Wesley Bell, Cori Bush meet again in high-stakes Democratic primary rematch
Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell rematch for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat
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4 sourcesEx-progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri U.S. Rep. Bell
Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
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2 articlesAIPAC-backed Wesley Bell defeats Israel critic Cori Bush in Missouri primary rematch
Missouri primary rematch tests former rep. Cori Bush’s vow to take down AIPAC
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2 developments- Aug 4Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
- Aug 4Wesley Bell, Cori Bush meet again in high-stakes Democratic primary rematch
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