Map Shows Stark Differences in Election Competitiveness across St. Louis County
Many St. Louis County municipalities lack competitive mayoral elections, limiting voter choices and participation in local governance.
Many St. Louis County municipalities lack competitive mayoral elections, limiting voter choices and participation in local governance.
Reforms to the city’s municipal elections have gone through numerous tweaks in recent years. The latest proposal recreates an issue the nonpartisan system was meant to address.
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.
Author’s note: HB 1878 is Missouri state law, so it applies regardless of your county of residence. Many of these resource links are for St. Louis City voters. St. Louis County residents can find...