Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri

Wesley Bell has defeated Cori Bush in the Democratic congressional primary for Missouri's first district. This rematch pits Bell, who ousted Bush two years ago, against his former predecessor.

Bell will now be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November, according to The New York Times.

The primary has been seen as a referendum on pro-Israel money in American politics, with groups like the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its affiliated groups spending over $8 million backing Bell, as reported by Mother Jones.

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