Missouri Rep. Cori Bush has lost her Democratic primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, marking a significant win for pro-Israel groups. This outcome mirrors the recent defeat of New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman, highlighting the influence of these groups in Democratic primaries.
Bush, a prominent member of the progressive House “squad,” faced a challenging primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. The race became the second-most expensive primary of the cycle, following closely behind Bowman’s contest in New York. Bush's vocal advocacy for a ceasefire in Gaza further intensified the competition.
