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What to Watch in Missouri’s Primaries as Cori Bush Tries to Beat Wesley Bell
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Missouri voters will decide key primary races and constitutional ballot measures on Tuesday, potentially impacting the state's tax system and constitutional amendment process.
- A high-profile House primary in Missouri’s First Congressional District features a rematch between moderate Democrat Wesley Bell and progressive former Representative Cori Bush, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.
- Bell, a former prosecutor and Ferguson City Council member, defeated Bush in 2024 and is backed by House Democratic leadership and the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, while Bush is supported by Senator Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Bush’s campaign focuses on opposition to the war in Gaza and criticism of pro-Israel groups, reflecting a shift among some Democrats since her 2024 defeat.
