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And they're off! 12 file for St. Louis mayor, comptroller and alderman on first day


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, November 26th 2024 at 11:08 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Alderwoman Cara Spencer and Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler were all at the Elections Board to secure their spot in the race for the city's highest office, setting the stage for what polling suggests will be a competitive contest.

The article from STLtoday.com reports on the first day of candidate filings for the St. Louis municipal elections, where 12 individuals filed for various positions including mayor, comptroller, and alderman. Key highlights include the filing of incumbent Mayor Tishaura O. Jones for re-election, facing competition from several candidates including former aldermanic president Lewis Reed, who filed just before the deadline. Other notable filings include those for the comptroller position, with candidates like incumbent Darlene Green and challenger Charles Quincy Troupe. The aldermanic races also saw a mix of incumbents and new candidates, with some wards having multiple contenders. The filing process was marked by a last-minute rush, with candidates like Reed and others filing in the final moments before the deadline, showcasing the competitive nature of the upcoming elections.

Read the Full St. Louis Post-Dispatch Article at [ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/and-they-re-off-12-file-for-st-louis-mayor-comptroller-and-alderman-on-first/article_fdd434be-ab84-11ef-9df1-23a1140a832a.html ]

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