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The 2023 St. Louis aldermanic elections were held in two rounds, with nonpartisan blanket approval voting primaries on March 7 and general elections on April 4. All 14 members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and the President of the Board of Aldermen were elected. These were the first elections held after Proposition R (2012) came into effect, reducing the number of alderpersons from 28 to 14.
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Numerous incumbent alderpersons ran in the newly drawn 14 wards.[a] Some local media outlets used the term "Aldergeddon" in reference to the competitive nature of several incumbents running against each other.[2] Winning candidates in even-numbered wards were elected to four-year terms and winning candidates in odd-numbered wards were elected to two-year terms.[3]
Incumbent Board President Megan Green, a progressive who was first elected in a 2022 special election after the resignation of Lewis Reed, was re-elected to a full four-year term unopposed. Progressive candidates ideologically affiliated with Green and Mayor Tishaura Jones won a majority of seats on the Board.[4]
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Declared
- Megan Green, incumbent president of the board of aldermen (2022–present) and former 15th ward alderwoman (2014–22)[5][6]
Declined
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Megan Green (incumbent) | 17,177 | 69.2% | |
| Total votes | 17,177 | 69.2% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Megan Green (incumbent) | 24,939 | 89.0% | |
| Write-in | 3,070 | 11.0% | ||
| Total votes | 28,009 | 100% | ||
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Ward 1
Located on the southern extreme of the city limits, the 1st ward partially or entirely covers the neighborhoods of Patch, Boulevard Heights, Carondelet, and Bevo Mill.[12] Since 2021, this area had been represented by 13th ward Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer, who defeated incumbent Beth Murphy.[13]
Declared
- Tony Kirchner, sheriff deputy[14]
- Matthew Kotraba, insurance agent and 13th ward Republican committeeman[15][16]
- Anne Schweitzer, incumbent 13th ward alderwoman (2021–2023)[17]
Declined
- Bill Stephens, incumbent 12th ward alderman (2021–2023)[18]
Endorsements
Anne Schweitzer
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Anne Schweitzer (incumbent) | 1,173 | 53.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Kirchner | 1,088 | 49.7% | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Kotraba | 409 | 18.7% | |
| Total votes | 2,670 | 122.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Anne Schweitzer (incumbent) | 1,611 | 52.0% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Kirchner | 1,472 | 47.5% | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.5% | ||
| Total votes | 3,098 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 2
Located in the city's southwest corner, the 2nd ward partially or entirely covers the neighborhoods of Boulevard Heights, Princeton Heights, and St. Louis Hills.[12] Two incumbents represented areas of the new ward: Carol Howard (14th), Tom Oldenburg (16th).[20] Only Oldenburg filed to run in the new 2nd ward.[7]
Declared
- Katie Bellis, former member of the Capital Committee's Citizen Advisory Committee from Princeton Heights[15]
- Phil Menendez, former St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer from St. Louis Hills (Republican)[15]
- Tom Oldenburg, incumbent 16th ward alderman (2017–2023)
Declined
- Carol Howard, incumbent 14th ward alderwoman[21] (2010–2023)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Tom Oldenburg (incumbent) | 1,597 | 59.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Phil Menendez | 971 | 36.0% | |
| Nonpartisan | Katie Bellis | 755 | 28.0% | |
| Total votes | 3,323 | 123.3% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Tom Oldenburg (incumbent) | 2,199 | 59.7% | |
| Nonpartisan | Phil Menendez | 1,437 | 39.0% | |
| Write-in | 46 | 1.3% | ||
| Total votes | 3,682 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 3
The 3rd ward is located in the southeast of the city, anchored in the Dutchtown neighborhood.[12] Incumbent 25th ward alderman Shane Cohn was the only candidate in this ward.[7]
Declared
- Shane Cohn, incumbent 25th ward alderman (2009–2023)[15]
Endorsements
Shane Cohn
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Shane Cohn (incumbent) | 410 | 79.6% | |
| Total votes | 410 | 79.6% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Shane Cohn (incumbent) | 823 | 94.0% | |
| Write-in | 53 | 6.0% | ||
| Total votes | 876 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 4
The 4th ward is located on the city's western edge, south of Forest Park and extending through the Hi-Pointe, Ellendale, and Lindenwood Park neighborhoods, including the area known as Dogtown.[12] Incumbent aldermen Bret Narayan (24th) and Joe Vaccaro (23rd) both ran in this ward.[7]
Declared
- Bret Narayan, incumbent 24th ward alderman (2019–2023)
- Casey Otto, freelance photographer from Clifton Heights, son of former state representative Bill Otto[15]
- Joe Vaccaro, incumbent 23rd ward alderman (2009–2023)
Endorsements
Bret Narayan
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Joe Vaccaro (incumbent) | 1,391 | 53.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Bret Narayan (incumbent) | 1,356 | 52.2% | |
| Nonpartisan | Casey Otto | 220 | 8.5% | |
| Total votes | 2,967 | 114.2% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Bret Narayan (incumbent) | 2,230 | 54.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe Vaccaro (incumbent) | 1,842 | 45.1% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.3% | ||
| Total votes | 4,085 | 100% | ||
Ward 5
The 5th ward covers The Hill, Southwest Garden, and North Hampton neighborhoods.[12] Incumbent 10th ward alderman and former interim Board President Joe Vollmer ran in this ward.[7]
Declared
- Helen Petty, owner of ChopShop salon in Forest Park Southeast[22]
- Joe Vollmer, incumbent 10th ward alderman, former interim President of the Board of Aldermen (2022), and owner of Milo's Bocce Garden in The Hill[22]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Joe Vollmer (incumbent) | 1,533 | 64.2% | |
| Nonpartisan | Helen Petty | 990 | 41.5% | |
| Total votes | 2,523 | 105.7% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Joe Vollmer (incumbent) | 2,172 | 57.8% | |
| Nonpartisan | Helen Petty | 1,575 | 41.9% | |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.2% | ||
| Total votes | 3,755 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 6
The south-central 6th ward is anchored around Tower Grove Park, covering the Shaw, Tower Grove South, and Compton Heights neighborhoods.[12] Annie Rice, who represented the 8th ward in Shaw, declined to run in this district.[7] The 15th ward, centered on Tower Grove South, was Board President Megan Green's former seat.
Declared
Withdrawn
- Megan Green, incumbent president of the board of aldermen (2022–present) and former 15th ward alderwoman (2014–2022)[24] (endorsed Velazquez)[19]
Declined
Endorsements
Daniela Velazquez
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Daniela Velazquez | 1,243 | 66.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer Florida | 750 | 40.0% | |
| Total votes | 1,993 | 106.4% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Daniela Velazquez | 2,108 | 65.1% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer Florida | 1,113 | 34.4% | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.5% | ||
| Total votes | 3,236 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 7
The 7th ward covers Tower Grove East, Benton Park West, and the Gate District neighborhoods.[12] The seat was open, as 6th ward Christine Ingrassia resigned in February 2023 to accept a position in Board President Megan Green's office.[27] She had previously announced that she would not run for re-election.[20][7]
Declared
- Jon-Pierre Mitchom
- Cedric L. Redmon Jr., musician
- Alisha Sonnier, member of the St. Louis Public School Board[14]
Declined
- Christine Ingrassia, former 6th ward alderwoman (2013–2023) (endorsed Sonnier)[28]
Endorsements
Alisha Sonnier
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
- Christine Ingrassia, former 6th ward alderwoman (2013-23)[28]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Alisha Sonnier | 1,108 | 60.8% | |
| Nonpartisan | J. P. Mitchom | 731 | 40.1% | |
| Nonpartisan | Cedric Redmon | 643 | 35.3% | |
| Total votes | 2,482 | 136.2% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Alisha Sonnier | 1,465 | 60.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | J. P. Mitchom | 930 | 38.5% | |
| Write-in | 11 | 0.91% | ||
| Total votes | 2,417 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 8
The 8th ward covers parts of Downtown St. Louis, Soulard, and Benton Park.[12] Incumbent 20th ward alderwoman Cara Spencer ran for re-election in this ward,[29] while incumbent aldermen Dan Guenther (9th) and Jack Coatar (7th) declined to run.[20][7]
Declared
- Shedrick Kelley, 7th ward aldermanic candidate in 2021[30]
- Ken Ortmann, former 9th ward alderman (1999–2017) and 9th ward aldermanic candidate in 2021[31]
- Cara Spencer, incumbent 20th ward alderwoman (2015–2023) and 2021 mayoral candidate
Declined
- Jack Coatar, incumbent 7th ward alderman (2015–2023)[32]
- Dan Guenther, incumbent 9th ward alderman (2017–2023)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Cara Spencer (incumbent) | 1,469 | 73.9% | |
| Nonpartisan | Ken Ortmann | 585 | 29.4% | |
| Nonpartisan | Shedrick Kelley | 506 | 25.4% | |
| Total votes | 2,560 | 128.7% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Cara Spencer (incumbent) | 1,795 | 77.1% | |
| Nonpartisan | Ken Ortmann | 517 | 22.2% | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.6% | ||
| Total votes | 2,327 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 9
The 9th ward is located in the city's central corridor, east and southeast of Forest Park and covering the populous Central West End and Forest Park Southeast, the latter of which includes the Grove.[12] Two incumbents ran in this ward: Tina "Sweet-T" Pihl (17th) and Michael J. Gras (28th).[7]
In the initial unofficial results, incumbent alderpersons Tina Pihl and Mike Gras both received 868 votes, making it unclear who would advance to the general election against Michael Browning, who came in first. After absentee and provisional ballots were counted, Pihl surpassed Gras by 8 votes.[33]
Declared
- Michael Browning
- Michael J. Gras, incumbent 28th ward alderman
- Tina "Sweet-T" Pihl, incumbent 17th ward alderwoman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Michael Browning | 1,007 | 49.8% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tina Pihl (incumbent) | 876 | 43.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Gras (incumbent) | 868 | 42.9% | |
| Total votes | 2,751 | 135.9% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Michael Browning | 1,771 | 63.1% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tina Phil (incumbent) | 1,021 | 36.4% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.5% | ||
| Total votes | 2,805 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 10
The 10th ward is located on the city's western central edge, including Forest Park and the neighborhoods of Skinker-DeBaliviere and West End.[12] Incumbent 26th ward alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard ran for re-election in this ward.[7]
Declared
- Shameem Clark Hubbard, incumbent 26th ward alderwoman (2019–2023)
- Emmett L. Coleman, businessman
Endorsements
Shameem Clark Hubbard
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Shameem Clark-Hubbard (incumbent) | 833 | 61.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Emmett Coleman | 654 | 48.1% | |
| Total votes | 1,487 | 109.3% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Shameem Clark-Hubbard (incumbent) | 1,163 | 53.2% | |
| Nonpartisan | Emmett Coleman | 1,021 | 46.7% | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.2% | ||
| Total votes | 2,188 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 11
The 11th ward runs from central north city (including O'Fallon and JeffVanderLou) down to Midtown in the central corridor.[12] Incumbent 21st ward alderwoman Laura Keys, who was elected in a 2022 special election after the resignation of John Collins-Muhammad, ran for re-election in this ward.[7]
Declared
Withdrawn candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Laura Keys (incumbent) | 568 | 69.9% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carla Wright | 312 | 38.4% | |
| Total votes | 880 | 108.2% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Laura Keys (incumbent) | 781 | 69.4% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carla Wright | 335 | 29.8% | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.8% | ||
| Total votes | 1,125 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 12
The 12th ward covers a broad area of north city, including the neighborhoods of Penrose and The Ville.[12] There are five active candidates running in this ward, the most in this cycle. Incumbent alderwoman Sharon Tyus (1st) ran for re-election in this ward, despite previously speculating that she "might" challenge Megan Green for board president.[8]
Declared
- Yolanda Brown
- Darron Collins-Bey
- Tashara Earl
- Walter Rush
- Sharon Tyus, incumbent 1st ward alderwoman (2013–2023) and former 20th ward alderwoman (1991–2003)[9]
Withdrawn candidate
- Dwinderlin Evans, incumbent 4th ward alderwoman (2020–2023)[38]
Endorsements
Tashara Earl
Local officials
- Megan Green, President of the Board of Aldermen (2022–present)[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Sharon Tyus (incumbent) | 1,004 | 63.0% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tashara Earl | 567 | 35.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Yolanda Brown | 471 | 29.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Darron Collins-Bey | 226 | 14.2% | |
| Nonpartisan | Walter Rush | 116 | 7.3% | |
| Total votes | 2,384 | 149.7% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Sharon Tyus (incumbent) | 1,074 | 55.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tashara Earl | 858 | 44.2% | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.5% | ||
| Total votes | 1,941 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 13
The 13th ward covers the northern extreme of the city limits, including the neighborhoods Baden, Riverfront, and North Riverfront. It is the largest of the 14 wards by area.[12] Three incumbents ran for re-election in this ward: Pamela Boyd (27th), Lisa Middlebrook (2nd), and Norma Walker (22nd).[7] It is the only election this cycle in which all candidates are incumbents.
Declared
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Pamela Boyd (incumbent) | 751 | 54.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Norma Walker (incumbent) | 506 | 36.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Lisa Middlebrook (incumbent) | 390 | 28.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,647 | 119.1% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Pamela Boyd (incumbent) | 978 | 54.0% | |
| Nonpartisan | Norma Walker (incumbent) | 827 | 45.7% | |
| Write-in | 6 | 0.3% | ||
| Total votes | 1,811 | 100.0% | ||
Ward 14
The 14th ward covers part of Downtown, Downtown West, St. Louis Place, and Hyde Park.[12] Incumbent aldermen Brandon Bosley (3rd) and James Page (5th) ran for re-election in this district. State representative Rasheen Aldridge also ran.
Declared
- Rasheen Aldridge, state representative from the 78th district (2020–2023)[42]
- Brandon Bosley, incumbent 3rd ward alderman (2017–2023)[43]
- James Page, incumbent 4th ward alderman (2021–2023)[44]
- Ebony Washington, real estate agent[36]
Endorsements
Rasheen Aldridge[45]
Local officials
- Tishaura Jones, 47th Mayor of St. Louis (2021-present)
- Megan Green, President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen (2022–present)
- Adam Layne, Treasurer of St. Louis (2021-present)
- Christine Ingrassia, former 6th ward alderwoman (2013-23)
- Dan Guenther, 9th ward alderman (2017-present)
State officials
- Marlon Anderson, 76th district state representative (2021-present)
- Kimberly-Ann Collins, 77th district state representative (2021-present)
- Donna Baringer, 82nd district state representative (2017-present)
- Steve Butz, 81st district state representative (2019-present)
- Raychel Proudie, 73rd district state representative (2019-present)
- Jamilah Nasheed, former 5th district state senator (2013-17) and 60th district state representative (2007-13)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Ebony Washington | 633 | 40.0% | |
| Nonpartisan | Rasheen Aldridge | 590 | 37.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Brandon Bosley (incumbent) | 530 | 33.5% | |
| Nonpartisan | James Page (incumbent) | 376 | 23.8% | |
| Total votes | 2,129 | 134.5% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Rasheen Aldridge | 903 | 51.6% | |
| Nonpartisan | Ebony Washington | 827 | 47.2% | |
| Write-in | 21 | 1.2% | ||
| Total votes | 1,751 | 100.0% | ||
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- 18 of the 27 incumbents filed to run for re-election. Two seats (wards 6 and 15) were vacant. Another incumbent, Dwinderlin Evans, failed to qualify for the primary ballot and withdrew from the 12th ward election early on.[1] Four incumbents were eliminated in the March 7 primaries:
- Brandon Bosley (3rd) ran in the 14th ward
- Mike Gras (28th) ran in the 9th ward
- Lisa Middlebrook (2nd) ran in the 3th ward
- James Page (4th) ran in the 14th ward
- Joe Vaccaro (23rd), defeated by Bret Narayan (24th) in the 4th ward
- Norma Walker (22nd), defeated by Pamela Boyd (27th) in the 13th ward
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