Democratic Rep. Cori Bush lost Wednesday to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in the primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District, according to a New York Times projection.
Bush lost by 5.6 percentage points, but received 45.6% of the popular vote, while Bell received 51.2%. according to According to The New York Times, Bush is the second member of “The Squad,” an informal group of nine far-left congressmen, to lose a primary election to an opponent, following the June 25 defeat of New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Westchester County Mayor George Latimer. (Related: 'Squad' Democrats fighting for survival want to be 'cautious' about labelling Hamas as terrorists)
“At the end of the day, whether I'm a congressman or not, I'm looking after the people,” Bush said. Said.
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 7, 2024: Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) (center) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) hold signs as President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House of Representatives Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
“I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the people of this district have placed in me,” Bell said. Said “This victory is a victory for every volunteer, every supporter and every voter who believes in our vision for a better future,” the statement said.
Just one week into the campaign, polls showed Bush trailing Bell by six points. carried out The Wellman Group poll was conducted on July 29. The latest poll showed Bush trailing Bell by more than 20 points. according to According to a survey conducted July 14 by McLaughlin & Associates.
Bush, like fellow “Brigade” member Bowman, faced criticism and lost out by a wide margin in the polls for taking a pro-Palestinian stance in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Bush continues to It is called Calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Mentioned He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a “war criminal who supported genocide.” President Bush, along with other members of the “Brigade,” Voted Oppose the resolution Blame Hamas launched an “unprovoked war against Israel” on October 7. (Related: Cori Bush still uses campaign funds to pay husband despite ongoing federal investigation)
As a result of Bush's statements and voting record, American Israel Affairs Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) The American Jewish Democratic Council chose to support Bell. AIPAC alone $9 million Regarding anti-Bush ads supporting Bell's campaign.
“AIPAC's grassroots members are proud to support a strong pro-Israel progressive Democrat like Wesley Bell,” AIPAC said. Said “Since entering Congress in 2021, Cori Bush has been one of Israel's most hostile critics and has actively worked to undermine mainstream Democratic support for the U.S.-Israel relationship,” she said in a statement to The Associated Press on Aug. 1 ahead of the election. (RELATED: Democratic leaders back 'Squad' members one week after major blowback against group)
“In Congress, I am committed to serving the St. Louis region with integrity, transparency and commitment,” Bell said in a statement. “Together, we will meet the challenges ahead and build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
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