Cori Bush

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Cori Bush

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 21, 1976 (Age: 50)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Analysis
Personal Background

Cori Bush holds a diploma in nursing and has experience as a pastor. She transitioned from a career in high-finance to public service, gaining notable experience as a triage nurse and political organizer. Bush has demonstrated leadership by establishing a church and advocating for social justice issues. Her professional background includes significant roles in community service and healthcare, providing a solid foundation for her public service endeavors.

Political Ideas

Cori Bush's political identity is marked by a radical re-envisioning of public funding priorities, particularly in defense and law enforcement. Her ideological positioning blends progressive economic policies with a distinctively localized approach to social justice. Bush's rhetoric often emphasizes grassroots activism and community empowerment, creating an intriguing tension between her calls for systemic change and her deeply personal narratives. Her stances on foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Russia, reveal a complex alignment that diverges from traditional party lines.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 1st District Democrat Primary

52,083 votes (36.90%)

Loss

Winner: Wesley Bell

2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Missouri's 1st congressional district election

160,999 votes (72.90%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 1st congressional district, 2020

78.80% of vote

Win

Missouri 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary

73,274 votes (48.50%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Missouri 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary

53,056 votes (36.90%)

Loss
2016: Missouri State Senate

Election History

United States Senate election in Missouri Democratic primary

42,453 votes (13.30%)

Loss