Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in St. Louis Primary
August 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via missouriindependent.com

Wesley Bell has defeated progressive firebrand Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for St. Louis's congressional seat, marking a significant rejection of the far-left wing of the party. Bell's victory suggests that even in heavily Democratic districts, voters are willing to reject the most radical candidates when given a choice. This result demonstrates that the progressive movement's grip on Democratic politics isn't as ironclad as some believed, and that moderate Democrats still have appeal. Read more about this...