Wesley Bell

Bell says he will bring federal resources back to Missouri’s 1st District, support infrastructure investment, and work on a bipartisan basis to deliver jobs and economic growth.

Bell says every student deserves a world-class public education and supports multiple postsecondary pathways, including four-year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeships. He also says he supports the Biden-Harris administration’s initiative on historically Black colleges and universities.

Bell says everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care and supports expanding coverage, lowering costs, and making it easier to access insurance and care.

Bell says he supports access to safe and legal abortion and birth control, and he supports federal legislation to codify the central components of Roe v. Wade.

Bell says climate change is a crisis and supports environmental justice, clean air and water, and action that addresses climate change while also growing the economy and creating jobs.

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Bell supports comprehensive immigration reform, a pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are working and paying taxes, and adequate funding for the Department of Homeland Security. He also says border security should be balanced with dignity and respect for migrants and asylum seekers.

Bell says the United States should maintain strong alliances, support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, and remain Israel’s strongest ally.

Bell says he supports common-sense gun safety laws and points to his work as St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, including a Gun Violence Reduction Task Force and expanded ShotSpotter technology, as part of his public safety approach.

Bell says he supports LGBTQ+ equality, civil rights, and protecting people from discrimination and hate. His campaign also frames his work on environmental justice and public safety as part of a broader social justice agenda.

Bell says he wants to protect democracy by removing unnecessarily restrictive barriers to voting and increasing voter registration and education.

Bell says his first priority is delivering results for Missouri’s 1st District by bringing federal resources home, supporting infrastructure funding, and focusing on public safety and community investment.