This year’s mayoral election spending, which has reached $2.8 million including PACs, is notably lower than some past elections. This is especially true when adjusting for inflation.
Construction interests are significant funders of political action committees (PACs) in city politics. This includes 314 Forward PAC, which is supporting Mayor Jones’ reelection. Other large contributors include the cannabis industry and groups connected to a former GOP Missouri House speaker.
St. Louis voters have begun focusing on upcoming municipal elections, particularly the mayoral race between Mayor Tishaura Jones, Alderman Cara Spencer, and Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler. Mound City Messenger’s mapping project aims to enhance transparency in campaign financing by visualizing significant donor contributions to candidates’ campaigns.
