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Israel-critical St. Louis primary, Kansas City tax amendment vote

8/4/2026

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Former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), Israel-critic, faces AIPAC-backed Wesley Bell in St. Louis Democratic primary Tuesday as AP-NORC poll shows 58% of Democrats say the United States is “too supportive” of Israel, up from 45% in January 2024.
Republicans hold Kansas City primary to challenge Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in 5th District and to advance Amendments 4 and 5, which would require citizen-initiated approval in Missouri’s eight districts and replace income tax with sales tax.

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Former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), Israel-critic, faces AIPAC-backed Wesley Bell in St. Louis Democratic primary Tuesday as AP-NORC poll shows 58% of Democrats say the United States is “too supportive” of Israel, up from 45% in January 2024.
Republicans hold Kansas City primary to challenge Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in 5th District and to advance Amendments 4 and 5, which would require citizen-initiated approval in Missouri’s eight districts and replace income tax with sales tax.