On August 3, 2026, voters in Missouri will select between former Congresswoman Cori Bush and incumbent Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary. Rodrick Burton, a pastor of a historically Black church in North St. Louis, expressed concern that the race has garnered national attention for issues related to Gaza rather than the violence affecting his community. Burton noted that he has had eight members of his congregation murdered, highlighting the severity of local violence.
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Missouri Democratic Primary Features Cori Bush and Wesley Bell
In the upcoming Missouri Democratic primary, voters will choose between Cori Bush and Wesley Bell. Pastor Rodrick Burton has criticized the focus on international issues rather than the violence impacting his community.
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Missouri Democratic Primary Features Cori Bush and Wesley Bell