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Democrat Wesley Bell won the Missouri House primary in the St. Louis area, defeating Cori Bush and stalling her bid for a comeback amid heavy spending from pro-Israel groups backing Bell. Backed by Democratic leadership and centrists, Bell is now favored to win in November, while Bush drew support from progressives despite the large AIPAC-aligned expenditure backing Bell.
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch, aided by a heavy outside-spending push—including about $2 million from the pro-Israel United Democracy Project—as Bell’s side outspent Bush 27-to-1. Bell framed the race as Missouri-focused rather than Israel policy, while Bush criticized the influx of outside money and its influence on the race.
U.S.-led strikes on Iran are intensifying Democratic primary debates over Israel and Gaza policy and are fueling heavy AIPAC-backed spending, visible in Illinois, North Carolina, and Michigan races as candidates navigate Gaza, Iran policy, and war-power questions ahead of the 2028 cycle.
A pro-Israel super PAC, United Democracy Project, has invested nearly $50,000 in mail pieces opposing Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and plans to spend around $500,000 in broadcast and cable airtime in the toss-up Orange County House race to succeed Rep. Katie Porter. The race has intensified with negative attack ads, including criticism of Min's drunk driving arrest. The intervention by the pro-Israel group was unexpected, and it's attributed to Min's private conversations with the group's members and leadership. Meanwhile, Min's rival, Joanna Weiss, has received support from Pro-Israel America PAC, while Min has endorsements from the California Legislative Jewish Caucus.