Cori Bush and Wesley Bell to Vie Again for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District Seat
U.S. Representative Cori Bush and Wesley Bell are set to rematch for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat, as reported by FOX 2.
St. Louis, MO, August 4, 2026 —
U.S. Representative Cori Bush and challenger Wesley Bell are slated for a rematch in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, according to reporting by FOX 2.
The contest will mark a second electoral battle between the two figures for the congressional seat. Further details regarding the specific timeline or context of this rematch were not immediately available in the initial report.
Bell, who is the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, previously challenged Bush in the 2022 Democratic primary. The race in 2022 was closely watched, with Bush ultimately securing her re-election to the House of Representatives.
The district encompasses a significant portion of the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County. As the election cycle progresses, more information is expected to emerge regarding campaign platforms and key issues that will shape this upcoming contest.
FOX 2’s reporting indicates the rematch is set, though specific dates for primary elections or general elections were not provided. The outcome of this contest will determine who represents Missouri’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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