Cori Bush, who was once homeless before defeating longtime MP William Lacy Clay at Missouri’s Democratic Elementary School in August, is now the one First black Congresswoman in Missouri’s history, according to St. Louis Public Radio.
Bush, a 44-year-old mother of two, beat two other challengers, Republican Anthony Rogers and libertarian Alex Furman, to win Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.
The first. pic.twitter.com/h3o0GxeFLR
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 4, 2020
After Bush cast her vote Tuesday morning, he spoke to the St. Louis Public Record: “It’s amazing. It is wonderful. But it’s also sad. Because it’s 2020 and I’ll be the first woman in the district and the first black Congresswoman ever for the state. But I wouldn’t change this moment to be here. “
Bush was involved in leading protests in Ferguson as an activist for Black Lives Matter after a white police officer shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown.
She brought her excitement to Twitter.
Just voted. Not just for me. For us. pic.twitter.com/RegR1ezdPk
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 3, 2020
5 a.m. for the energy polls 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/km7JydTEyA
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 3, 2020
When we won in August, some media cited the race for my opponent with 1% coverage
We were patient and trusted that every vote was counted
Think about that before the results are published. Don’t let preventive declarations of victory get you down. The voice of the people will prevail
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 4, 2020
Cori Bush, Congressman-Elect (MO-01) | November 3, 2020 https://t.co/8BUz3Ie2d8
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 4, 2020
Mike Brown was murdered 2,278 days ago. We took to the streets for more than 400 days in protest. Today we are leading this battle for Black Lives from the streets of Ferguson into the convention halls. We will get justice.
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 4, 2020
I’m the first nurse to attend Congress from Missouri in the middle of a pandemic. Nurses across the country have risked their lives to save others. Workers need representatives who look like them and have seen their struggles. I am that champion.
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 4, 2020
To all counted, forgotten, marginalized and pushed aside. This is our moment. We came together to end a 52 year old family dynasty. This is how we build the political revolution.
– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 4, 2020
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