Cori Bush Loses Democratic Primary to Wesley Bell

Missouri's 1st Congressional District Race Comes to an End

Progressive Squad Member Defeated in Upset

Cori Bush, a prominent member of the progressive "Squad" in the U.S. House of Representatives, lost her Democratic primary race on Tuesday to local prosecutor Wesley Bell. Bell is projected to win the Democratic nomination in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Bush, who was first elected in 2020, was seeking a second term in Congress.

The race was considered one of the most competitive Democratic primaries in the country, with both candidates receiving significant support from outside groups. Bell was boosted by more than $8 million in spending from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, while Bush received support from the Working Families Party and other progressive groups.

Bush's defeat is a setback for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which has been fighting to increase its influence in Congress. Bell is a more moderate Democrat who is likely to align more closely with the party's establishment in Washington, D.C.