Cori Bush wants her seat back. She says this time the moment is different.
Former U.S. Representative Cori Bush is attempting to reclaim her seat in Missouri's 1st Congressional District by challenging incumbent Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary. Bush is framing her campaign around shifting political sentiments regarding the conflict in Gaza and progressive leadership.
Why it matters
This race is a significant test of the influence of progressive politics and the impact of outside spending in Democratic primary elections.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 6: U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) gestures to the crowd prior to delivering her concession speech during a primary election watch party at Chevre Events on August 6, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images) The former congresswoman hopes changing Democratic attitudes on Gaza, big-money politics, and progressive leadership will help her defeat Rep. Wesley Bell in Tuesday's primary.
After being ousted from Congress in a highly contested primary in 2024, Cori Bush is back on the ballot as she seeks to reclaim her seat representing Missouri's 1st Congressional District.
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