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The ward, which includes Lafayette Square, Soulard and part of downtown, had been without representation since April, when Cara Spencer was sworn in as mayor.
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The winner of Tuesday’s election will serve the remainder of Cara Spencer’s term, which ends in April 2027.
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Tishaura Jones spent more than 20 years in local elected office before she lost her bid for a second term as St. Louis mayor to Cara Spencer.
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On April 8, Ballwin voters elected its first Black alderwoman, Tequila Gray. Her overall goal is to improve neighborhood walkability and help the city’s BOA gain a better reputation with the community.
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School boards in the Ferguson-Florissant and Riverview Garden school districts retain most incumbent leaders to bring stability as they navigate financial uncertainty.
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The school board races signal a desire from voters to move past some of the culture war issues the districts have faced in recent years.
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St. Louis voters elected a new leader and 3 newcomers to the city's public school board.
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LaMika Covington, Jamil Franklin and Michael Palmer were elected Tuesday.
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The result is a major win for St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, who argued that the proposal amounted to a power grab by the county council.
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Three of the seven races for odd-numbered wards were uncontested. The elected officials will be sworn into office on April 15.