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Former Rep. Cori Bush is running for her old House seat

Former Rep. Cori Bush is running for her old House seat

Summary

Former Representative Cori Bush plans to run again for her previous seat in Congress after losing a primary election last year. She will face off against current Representative Wesley Bell in Missouri. Bush first joined Congress in 2020 and was known for her progressive views.

Key Facts

  • Cori Bush is running for her old seat in Congress after losing to Wesley Bell in a previous election.
  • The upcoming election is part of several contested Democratic primaries.
  • Bush shared her campaign announcement on social media.
  • Bush was initially elected in 2020, defeating a long-standing incumbent.
  • She is known for being part of the progressive "Squad" in Congress.
  • Bush's support for Palestinian causes made her a target for pro-Israel groups.
  • Her previous election defeat was partly due to financial backing for Bell from pro-Israel groups.

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