Scoop: The Justice Democrats are endorsing former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) to return to Congress. Bush is seeking a rematch against Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) after their blockbuster 2024 contest.
Bush — whose tenure in the House was marred by controversy — was the first ever Justice Democrat-backed candidate when she ran in 2017. She was defeated by Bell in the Democratic primary in Aug. 2024. The pro-Israel group AIPAC spent millions of dollars to help beat her.
North Carolina. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) is expected to announce his decision this morning on whether to seek reelection in his current district, the 3rd, or switch to the new 1st District.
North Carolina’s new map, which the GOP drew to pick up one seat in the state, made major changes to Murphy’s seat, taking away most of the coast and Outer Banks. Murphy has been considering switching to the new 1st District, where he also has a home. But the White House rejected the idea.
Illinois. Former Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) is endorsing Democrat Kevin Morrison in Illinois’ 8th District primary. Morrison is running against former Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.).
Walsh beat Bean in 2010. He recently joined the Democratic Party.
