Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch that put party's rifts on full display

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 9:22 PM EDT / CBS News

Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch that put party's rifts on full display

TL;DR

  • Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic House primary.
  • This race was a rematch between the two candidates.
  • The primary underscored divisions within the Democratic party.