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I’m Cori Bush, a wife, mother, pastor, and former registered nurse running to represent the people of St. Louis.
I’m running to represent everyday people in D.C. because I’ve faced the same struggles that too many people in St. Louis experience.
I know what it’s like to face the impossible choice between paying bills and putting food on the table. I know what it’s like to be in need of abortion care in a state where our reproductive freedoms are under constant attack. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck, been evicted, and lived unhoused in a car with my two babies. I’ve experienced chronic health issues and COVID-19 without health insurance, and I know what it’s like to have to think twice before receiving life-changing care because the cost was too high.
As a lifelong St. Louisian, I know what we need: a leader with courage and integrity who isn’t afraid to stand up for what’s right. We don’t need bought-off politicians who take orders from corporate PACs and far-right donors. We need a fighter who answers to the people, not the billionaires who have rigged the rules in their favor. I am that fighter.
In Congress, I'll continue fighting for Medicare for All, expanding Social Security, and treating utilities such as water, heat, and electricity as basic human rights.
My Record
My Record
I brought $2 billion in federal funding back home to St. Louis.
I brought $2 billion in federal funding back home to St. Louis.
I led a historic sleep-in on the U.S. Capitol steps to stop over 11 million people from being evicted.
I led a historic sleep-in on the U.S. Capitol steps to stop over 11 million people from being evicted.
I championed economic dignity and health care justice by fighting for Medicare for All and expanding Social Security benefits.
I championed economic dignity and health care justice by fighting for Medicare for All and expanding Social Security benefits.
I fought back against the authoritarian MAGA agenda to preserve our civil rights.
I fought back against the authoritarian MAGA agenda to preserve our civil rights.
I worked to protect our reproductive freedoms by introducing legislation to protect medication abortion access.
I worked to protect our reproductive freedoms by introducing legislation to protect medication abortion access.
I introduced and led the #CeasefireNOW resolution and pushed to end U.S. military aid to the Israeli government.
I introduced and led the #CeasefireNOW resolution and pushed to end U.S. military aid to the Israeli government.
I took action during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to hold the members of Congress who helped incite the insurrection accountable.
I took action during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to hold the members of Congress who helped incite the insurrection accountable.
I co-chaired the first-ever Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and led renewed efforts to push for its ratification.
I co-chaired the first-ever Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and led renewed efforts to push for its ratification.
MY PRIORITIES
Invest in Public Health and Build Safer Communities
Invest in Public Health and Build Safer Communities
Protect Reproductive Freedom
Protect Reproductive Freedom
Defend Democracy and Fight Fascism
Defend Democracy and Fight Fascism
Stand for Justice in Palestine
Stand for Justice in Palestine