New polls show Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) is down 22 points behind primary challenger Wesley Bell .
Results gathered by Remington Research Group, a firm linked to the GOP, on behalf of the Missouri Scout were released on Feb. 12. Voters were asked, in a hypothetical primary, who they would vote for between three candidates: Wesley Bell, state Sen. Maria Chapelle-Nadal, and Bush. Without labeling who the incumbent was, half of the respondents selected Bell, and 4% selected Nadal.
Bush came in with 28% of the vote. Eighteen percent were unsure.
Broken down by demographics, Bell is most popular amongst African American respondents, with 43% supporting Bell and 35% favoring Bush. White respondents also seem to like Bell more, gathering 60% compared to 20% of Bush supporters. However, there is a split among voters identifying as “very progressive,” with 43% supporting each candidate. Of those who label themselves “somewhat progressive,” 42% support Bell to Bush’s 27%.
Bell also takes the lead at 52% to 23% for conservatives and moderates. The survey also asked voters where they stood on “the war in the Middle East,” asking if they were more sympathetic to the Israelis over Palestinians. Bush has been vocally strong in support of Palestinians and highly critical of Israel since the war began in October 2023.