/tags/2025-elections 2025 Elections en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-21/former-st-louis-sheriff-deputy-department-dismantled St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was caught on tape making Tony Kirchner roll dice for a chance to keep his job. After he was sacked anyway, the former sheriff’s deputy alleged that the firing was illegal and that it’s not the only improper termination. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-21/former-st-louis-sheriff-deputy-department-dismantled Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2025-02-18/st-louis-voter-guide-2025-st-louis-primary-election We assembled a guide to help you navigate the 2025 primary municipal election in St. Louis. Here is key information about what to expect on your ballot on March 4. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-18/st-louis-voter-guide-2025-st-louis-primary-election Lara Hamdan, Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2025-02-14/st-louis-mayoral-candidates-forum-100-black-men Early voting in the March 4 primary begins Tuesday. Voters can choose some or all of the candidates, with the top two advancing to the April general election. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-14/st-louis-mayoral-candidates-forum-100-black-men Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2025-02-11/court-strikes-st-louis-county-ballot-item-to-allow-council-to-fire-department-heads The proposal would allow the council to fire a department head with five out of seven votes. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:08:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-11/court-strikes-st-louis-county-ballot-item-to-allow-council-to-fire-department-heads Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-07/michael-butler-cant-wait-for-the-unsexy-stuff-if-elected-mayor-of-st-louis St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Alderwoman Cara Spencer of the 8th Ward and retired utility executive Andrew Jones. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-07/michael-butler-cant-wait-for-the-unsexy-stuff-if-elected-mayor-of-st-louis Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-05/in-second-run-for-mayor-cara-spencer-makes-pledge-to-get-st-louis-back-to-basics 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. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-05/in-second-run-for-mayor-cara-spencer-makes-pledge-to-get-st-louis-back-to-basics Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-22/tishaura-jones-touts-lower-crime-historic-investments-as-she-seeks-second-term-as-mayor 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. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:32:20 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-22/tishaura-jones-touts-lower-crime-historic-investments-as-she-seeks-second-term-as-mayor Rachel Lippmann /news-briefs/2025-01-21/st-louis-county-voters-could-make-it-easier-for-council-to-oust-department-heads St. Louis County Executive Sam Page promised to veto the measure, which could go before voters on April 8. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:08:04 GMT /news-briefs/2025-01-21/st-louis-county-voters-could-make-it-easier-for-council-to-oust-department-heads Jason Rosenbaum /education/2025-01-03/12-candidates-st-louis-public-schools-board-of-education A dozen candidates have filed to run for three seats on the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education in April. Missing from the list are two current board members, Matt Davis and Natalie Vowell. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /education/2025-01-03/12-candidates-st-louis-public-schools-board-of-education Hiba Ahmad /news-briefs/2024-12-31/st-louis-public-schools-board-vice-president-no-second-term Matt Davis announced his decision hours ahead of the deadline to file paperwork to run for another term in April. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:07:54 GMT /news-briefs/2024-12-31/st-louis-public-schools-board-vice-president-no-second-term Brian Moline