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Early Voting Starts for Bush-Bell Primary Amid $2.2M Funding War

7/31/2026

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Early voting began on July 30, 2026 for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary rematch between Cori Bush and Wesley Bell.
Cori Bush, who lost by six points in 2024, accuses Wesley Bell of a 2023 assault lawsuit and a discrimination settlement.
AIPAC’s United Democracy Project has spent more than $1.2 million against Cori Bush.
New Democrat Majority has contributed $1 million to Wesley Bell.

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Early voting began on July 30, 2026 for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary rematch between Cori Bush and Wesley Bell.
Cori Bush, who lost by six points in 2024, accuses Wesley Bell of a 2023 assault lawsuit and a discrimination settlement.
AIPAC’s United Democracy Project has spent more than $1.2 million against Cori Bush.
New Democrat Majority has contributed $1 million to Wesley Bell.