ST. LOUIS 鈥 最新杏吧原创 County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell on Tuesday night soundly defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a heated race for Congress with deep local and national implications.
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Wesley Bell takes a video of his supporters as he takes the stage as the winner of the Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush addresses Wesley Bell during her concession speech after losing the race for Missouri鈥檚 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, Aug. 6 2024.
Katie Graham, center, with the campaign of U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, reacts with a fellow supporter at the candidate's election watch party on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创.聽
Photos: Wesley Bell unseats U.S. Rep. Cori Bush to win Democratic primary
Wesley Bell takes a video of his supporters as he takes the stage as the winner of the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell greets supporters from the stage after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporter Shawntelle Fisher takes a call learning of the victory of Bell in the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell addresses the crowd after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporters Logan, left, and Terry Lee Watkins, Jr. dance as Bell takes the lead in the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell takes a selfie with his supporters as he takes the stage as the winner of the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell greets supporters from the stage after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporter Shawntelle Fisher cheers for Bell as he wins the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell addresses the crowd after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell greets supporters from the stage after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell greets Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, left, of Congregation B鈥橬ai Amoona in Creve Coeur from the stage after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporter Shawntelle Fisher wipes tears as she shoots video of Bell鈥檚 arrival after winning the Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporters Joelle McIntosh, left, and Nathan Cohen watch early results of Bell鈥檚 Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporter John McIntosh hears early results of Bell鈥檚 Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Wesley Bell supporter Deborah Cook learns early results of Bell鈥檚 Democratic congressional primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
Coalition director Alecia Hopkins hands letters to volunteer Ruby Curry as they spell Wesley Bell鈥檚 name on the podium before doors open at Bell鈥檚 campaign party for the Democratic congressional primary against U.S. Rep. Cori Bush held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in downtown 最新杏吧原创.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush addresses her supporters on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at an election watch party at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Bush was beaten by her challenger, Wesley Bell, for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush waves to supporters after addressing them on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at a watch party at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Bush was beaten by her challenger, 最新杏吧原创 County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush embraces is escorted from the stage by her husband Cortney Merritts on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after addressing her supporters at a watch party at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Bush was beaten by her challenger, Wesley Bell, for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush embraces her father, Errol Bush, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, while addressing her supporters at a watch party at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Bush was beaten by her challenger, Wesley Bell, for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat in Congress.
Katie Graham, with the campaign of U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, reacts with a fellow supporter at the candidate's election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Jesse Ehrensaft and Calder Abbott, supporters of U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, chat as they monitor returns at her election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Supporters of U.S. Rep. Cori Bush wait in line to eat at her election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Clara Holmes and Johhny Hatcher, supporters of U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, dance to the music at her election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Supporters of U.S. Rep. Cori Bush get a bite to eat as at her election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Marvin Terrell and Chocolate Tai, lead singers of the band, DaSkwaad, perform at U.S. Rep. Cori Bush's election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Marvin Terrell and Chocolate Tai, lead singers of the band, DaSkwaad, perform at U.S. Rep. Cori Bush's election watch party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. Polls have closed and the decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District is expected.
Queen Mocha Latte, a Cori Bush supporter and emcee at the candidate's election watch party addresses assembled media on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Chevre Events in downtown 最新杏吧原创. The decision in Bush's bid to vanquish challenger Wesley Bell for Missouri's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives will be decided.
Cori Bush鈥檚 husband introduces her and she gives her concession speech after losing the race for Missouri鈥檚 1st Congressional District to opponent Wesley Bell on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
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