Politically Speaking

Cara Spencer, the 8th Ward alderwoman, is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. She faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and retired utility executive Andrew Jones.

Andrew Jones is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer and Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler.

Tishaura Jones faces three opponents in the March 4 primary for mayor — Alderwoman Cara Spencer of the 8th Ward, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and utility executive Andrew Jones.

State Rep. Wick Thomas, who worked as a librarian, is hoping to educate colleagues about why libraries are vital to communities.

The St. Louis County Democrat reflects on his time in the Missouri House.

Democrat Kelli Dunaway announced in January that she would not seek a second full term on the St. Louis County Council. She ran to replace Sam Page after he became county executive in 2019 and won a full term in 2020.

The St. Charles County Republican won a tight race to represent one of the most competitive Missouri House seats in the state.

The Democrat will represent portions of southwest St. Louis in the Missouri House when he’s sworn into office in January.

St. Louis Public Schools will not close any schools during this school year, according to district officials. To repair and maintain school buildings over 20 years would cost the district $1.8 billion, according to an architecture firm that is reviewing school buildings in the district.

Democrat Bethany Mann is running against Republican Bob Onder to represent the central Missouri- and St. Louis area-based 3rd Congressional District.