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Missouri's 1st Congressional District (MO-1)

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Wesley Bell, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all of St. Louis city and part of St. Louis County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 752,720, a median household income of $61,097, and a median age of 37. Of residents 25 and older, 38% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Wesley Bell, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 1st District
Wesley Bell

U.S. Representative for Missouri's 1st District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

Missouri enacted a new map (HB 1 (2025)) on Sep 28, 2025, but it is not in effect for 2026; the 2026 election uses the current districts.

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Bell has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MO-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MO-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Wesley Bell (incumbent)Democratic$3,561,712$1,094,094Jul 15
Cori BushDemocratic$1,287,741$97,763Jul 15

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
752,720
Median household income
$61,097
Median age
37
Bachelor's degree or higher
38%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Missouri senators

Neighboring districts

  • IL-13 · Nikki Budzinski (D)
  • MO-2 · Ann Wagner (R)
  • MO-3 · Bob Onder (R)

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