In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Jamaal Bowman's (D-NY) defeat Tuesday night could spell bad news for Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO), but it's not clear the 'Squad' defeat will have a lasting impact on the progressive movement. As the political landscape shifts, all eyes are on Missouri, where St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell has emerged as a formidable challenger to incumbent Rep. Bush in the upcoming congressional race.
Wesley Bell, a leader in the progressive prosecutors movement, will take on Representative Cori Bush of Missouri, in St. Louis. The loss by incumbent Rep. Bowman in NY bodes very well for STL County prosecutor Wesley Bell against incumbent US Rep. Cori Bush. Voters may not see a debate featuring leading Democratic candidates for Missouri's first congressional district, but the race is heating up with Bell's entry into the race.
In a Democratic wave year, Wesley Bell served as the campaign manager for a conservative Republican who was anti-abortion. Despite his past affiliations, Bell has positioned himself as a champion for progressive values and social justice, drawing support from grassroots organizations and labor unions alike. St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell has a rich family history with unions and growing support from Labor as he campaigns to unseat incumbent Rep. Bush.