Pro-Israel Rep. Wesley Bell has defeated former Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Missouri Democratic primary, according to a report. AIPAC reportedly contributed $3 million to his campaign, marking a significant pro-Israel investment in the race and a rematch of their 2024 contest.
The AIPAC contribution to Rep. Wesley Bell's (D-MO) successful primary campaign against former Congresswoman Cori Bush has been updated to $3 million, according to a report. The figure is higher than the $2 million previously reported by N12, and refines earlier estimates that placed the range at $2–3 million. The rematch of their 2024 contest, which Bell also won with AIPAC backing, marks a significant pro-Israel investment in the race.
The desk first reported the primary result at 04:35 Jerusalem on Wednesday, with initial accounts not specifying the amount of AIPAC support. By 05:16 Jerusalem, N12's Asaf Rosenzweig reported that Bell's campaign had received over $2 million from the pro-Israel lobby. The figure has now been refined to $3 million, consistent with the upper end of the earlier range.
The race is part of a broader AIPAC strategy to target anti-Israel incumbents within the Democratic Party. As The Zioneer reported on Sat Jul 18, 2026, AIPAC reportedly halted donations to Democrats who voted against the $3.3 billion annual security aid package to Israel. The outcome in Missouri's 1st district underscores the ongoing battle between pro-Israel and progressive factions.
No further details on the source of the updated $3 million figure have been provided, though it aligns with the trend of AIPAC's increasing electoral involvement.
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