Donna Baringer

The findings are part of an internal review of tow lot operations between July 2022 and September 2024.

The former alderwoman will have to navigate an independent aldermanic board and a major change to the management of the city’s police department.

St. Louis voters ousted two citywide officials but reelected Board of Aldermen incumbents.

St. Louis voters elected a new leader and 3 newcomers to the city's public school board.

Darlene Green, who became comptroller in 1995, had faced little to no opposition in her eight previous elections.

The contest between incumbent Darlene Green and Donna Baringer, a former state representative and St. Louis alderwoman, is the most competitive comptroller's race since 1996.

The city’s Democratic Central Committee met Saturday with representatives of all 14 wards. Nine voted in support of endorsing Mayor Tishaura Jones, and 15 members voted for Spencer.

Incumbent Darlene Green and former alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer were separated by just over 500 votes, according to final but official results.

Former St. Louis Alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer is one of three candidates for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is seeking a second term in office. Alderwoman Cara Spencer, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and businessman Andrew Jones are also running for mayor.