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It's Election Day in the Midwest, and There Are Some Whack Jobs on the Ballot

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After Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, the Democrats' next-most prominent ideological clash can be found in Missouri's 1st District. But in 2024, Bell defeated Bush about 51%-46%, aided by millions in outside support from United Democracy Project. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed looks like the favorite for the Democratic nomination over Rep. Haley Stevens. The seat's Democratic primary features a rematch between now-Rep. Wesley Bell and ex-Rep. Cori Bush.