beat back a comeback bid by former Rep. Cori Bush in a hotly contested Democratic primary election to represent Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn the end, it wasn't close, as Bell won in a landslide. Bell led Bush with 71% of the vote when the race was called for him. won a rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic Party primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Tom Williams via Getty ImagesAfter losing in 2024, Bush promised revenge against AIPAC, stating in her concession speech, "Let me say this: AIPAC, I'm coming to tear your kingdom down!"