Race Rating
Safe or unrated
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Safe Democratic or unrated
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Compare the candidates' saved odds and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Saved odds | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|
| 99% | $1.90M | |
| 3% | — |
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Total volume
$7.4K
24h volume
$1.2K
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Structural race context from reviewed jurisdiction data
Missouri 1st District · US House
Race Rating
Safe or unrated
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Safe Democratic or unrated
Seat Dynamics
Incumbent defense
Incumbent: Wesley Bell (D)
Election Rules
Primary Aug 4, 2026
Runoff: No
General: Nov 3, 2026
Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · Office of the Clerk · 270toWin/Cook · 270toWin · NCSL
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
November
TUE 3
Missouri 2026 general election
November
FRI 6
Prediction market closes
Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.
A whistleblower lawsuit has put Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins under new scrutiny over alleged election administration misconduct. The claims involve retaliation, municipal election intervention, and use of state funds, but they do not directly alter the MO-01 contest. The lawsuit may raise uncertainty around election administration, but it does not directly change the partisan race in MO-01. Any market effect is likely limited unless the case affects confidence in the election process.
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The Fox News forecast shows Democrats gaining momentum in the House race, while 17 toss-up districts could decide control.
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After 10 states enacted new congressional maps, Republicans are in position to gain up to 16 seats this fall, compared with six for the Democrats, as the parties vie for control of the House.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri voters will elect representatives to Congress on Tuesday following a long-running legal drama that was settled in September by the U.
According to a new report, bout one in 10 Americans now live in a different district than they did during the 2024 election cycle.
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it — as President Donald Trump has threatened.
W. BellWesley BellSource: FEC
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Observation saved Nov 4, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC. No automatic updates.
All preserved contracts have verified final results.
Will Democratic win the House race for MO-01?
Final: Yes
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC
Will Republican win the House race for MO-01?
Final: No
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC