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Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Missouri primary, aided by AIPAC funding

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Wesley Bell has defeated Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary, marking a significant victory for the establishment wing of the party. Bell's campaign was heavily supported by AIPAC's super PAC, United Democracy Project, which spent over $3 million to aid his win. This outcome thwarts an attempt by progressive groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America, to support Bush's return to Congress. AI

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Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Missouri primary, aided by AIPAC funding

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Establishment Democrats notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA-backed Cori Bush

    <p>Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) defeated former Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/26/cori-bush-hakeem-jeffries-speaker-2027-vote" target="_blank">Cori Bush</a> in his primary on Tuesday, thwarting an attempt by left-wing groups, including the Democratic Socialists of Americ…

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