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This victory belongs to all of us. Every conversation, every door knocked, every vote cast — it all made a difference. But we’re not done yet. Now, the real contest begins. I need your help more than ever.
Wow — what a night! The results are in, and thanks to you, we’re moving on to the general!
Final numbers: Cara Spencer received 68.13% of the votes, Tishaura Jones 33.17%, Michael Butler 24%, and Andrew Jones 13.6%. The voter turnout for this election was 17.8%.
This victory belongs to all of us. Every conversation, every door knocked, every vote cast — it all made a difference. But we’re not done yet. Now, the real contest begins. I need your help more than ever.
To become mayor, I must win the majority of votes at the general election on April 8.
Let’s keep up the momentum! Talk to your friends, share our vision, and help us reach every voter in St. Louis. If you haven’t yet, visit my campaign website to learn more about my plans for setting St. Louis on a new trajectory upward.
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We’ve come this far together. Let’s complete the final stretch focusing on a brighter future for St. Louis!
KSDK: Mayoral frontrunner Cara Spencer discusses her vision for St. Louis
Cara sits down with Mark Maxwell to discuss some of her plans if elected as mayor, including the Rams money, transparency in government, and the CJC.
Cara sits down with Mark Maxwell to discuss some of her plans if elected as mayor, including Rams money, transparency in government, and the CJC.
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Nine PBS & STL Magazine: How would these mayoral candidates shore up public trust?
Interviews by Sarah Fenske with each of the mayoral candidates on the subject of public trust and accountability.
Interviews by Sarah Fenske with each of the mayoral candidates on the subject of public trust and accountability.
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KSDK: St. Louis mayoral candidates meet in forum ahead of primary election
Full video of mayoral candidate forum at Harris Stowe, moderated by Mark Maxwell.
Full video of mayoral candidate forum at Harris Stowe, moderated by Mark Maxwell.
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'Jail shouldn't be a death sentence': Deaths at St. Louis jail take center stage in mayoral race
Spencer has criticized the transition from the Workhouse closure as the City Justice Center faces severe staffing shortage.
Cara Spencer has criticized the transition from the Workhouse closure as the City Justice Center faces severe staffing shortage.
St. Louis Mayoral candidates face off at Transportation Infrastructure Forum
Infrastructure and transportation were the focus of Monday night’s mayoral forum. The four candidates vying for St. Louis mayor answered questions at Paraquad on Oakland Avenue. Discussions included planning, accessibility, and funding.
Infrastructure and transportation were the focus of Monday night’s mayoral forum. The four candidates vying for St. Louis mayor answered questions at Paraquad on Oakland Avenue. Discussions included planning, accessibility, and funding.
St. Louis primary election 2025: What to know to vote in the mayor's race
Incumbent Tishaura Jones faces three challengers in the race for the mayor's office: Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler, businessman Andrew Jones Jr. and Ward 8 Alderwoman Cara Spencer. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the March 4 primary will appear on the April 8 ballot.
Incumbent Tishaura Jones faces three challengers in the race for the mayor's office: Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler, businessman Andrew Jones Jr. and Ward 8 Alderwoman Cara Spencer. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the March 4 primary will appear on the April 8 ballot.
In second run for mayor, Cara Spencer makes pledge to get St. Louis back to basics
Learn more about Cara Spencer in this interview with St. Louis Public Radio. (Listen/read)
Learn more about Cara Spencer in this interview with St. Louis Public Radio. (Listen/read)
Interview on VOP News STL
Cara Spencer was interviewed on VOP News STL, taking questions from the audience. In the interview she discussed her background, her position on a number of topics, and why she wants to be the next mayor of St. Louis.
Cara Spencer was interviewed on VOP News STL, taking questions from the audience. In the interview she discussed her background, her position on a number of topics, and why she wants to be the next mayor of St. Louis.
St. Louis mayoral race heats up as Spencer gains significant lead over Jones
According to recent polling, Cara holds a strong position in the race, with a 50% favorable rating, according to a Remington Research poll for Missouri Scout (Jan. 29-30). In contrast, Mayor Jones faces significant challenges, with only 21% favorability and a 62% unfavorable rating among likely voters.
According to recent polling, Cara Spencer holds a strong position in the race, with a 50% favorable rating, according to a Remington Research poll for Missouri Scout (Jan. 29-30). In contrast, Mayor Jones faces significant challenges, with only 21% favorability and a 62% unfavorable rating among likely voters.
St. Louis launches 'trash blitz' to tackle post-storm garbage piles citywide
Grading the snow response, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones gave a B- on Jan. 13.
Kerrigan said, if she were to give a grade Friday, it'd be an 'incomplete'.
However, her mayoral opponent, Alderwoman Cara Spencer is more strict on the grading scale.
"How would I grade this? It's an F, I mean absolute failure," Spencer said.
Grading the snow response, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones gave a B- on Jan. 13.
Kerrigan said, if she were to give a grade Friday, it'd be an 'incomplete'.
However, her mayoral opponent, Alderwoman Cara Spencer is more strict on the grading scale.
"How would I grade this? It's an F, I mean absolute failure," Spencer said.
St. Louis begins salting icy side streets, but residents remain salty
Anger over the condition of St. Louis streets following the Jan. 5 snowstorm boiled over during an aldermanic hearing, where residents and officials criticized the city’s response. As streets remained coated with thick ice 10 days after the storm, the city announced a new plan to salt streets, but for many, the plan was too little, too late. Alderwoman Cara Spencer said the city’s response had been “really frustrating.” She pointed out that “I too cannot drive on my own street. There are three inches of ice on it right now.”
Anger over the condition of St. Louis streets following the Jan. 5 snowstorm boiled over during an aldermanic hearing, where residents and officials criticized the city’s response. As streets remained coated with thick ice 10 days after the storm, the city announced a new plan to salt streets, but for many, the plan was too little, too late. Alderwoman Cara Spencer said the city’s response had been “really frustrating.” She pointed out that “I too cannot drive on my own street. There are three inches of ice on it right now.”
Candidates trade barbs at St. Louis mayoral forum, talk cops, trash, snow
The four mayoral candidates faced off at a Mayoral Candidate Forum on January 9th. Alderwoman Cara Spencer cited issues such as declining census numbers, inadequate trash collection, failing public schools, and recent corruption scandals, including grants awarded to nonexistent businesses
The four mayoral candidates faced off at a Mayoral Candidate Forum on January 9th. Alderwoman Cara Spencer cited issues such as declining census numbers, inadequate trash collection, failing public schools, and recent corruption scandals, including grants awarded to nonexistent businesses
5 On Your Side: The Record with Mark Maxwell
Cara Spencer joins 5 On Your Side to address a serious lawsuit against SLDC from a former employee.
Cara Spencer joins 5 On Your Side to address a serious lawsuit against SLDC from a former employee.
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis aldermen weigh two plans for Rams funds—and infinite possibilities
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen are debating two proposals for spending $280 million in Rams settlement funds. Alderwoman Cara Spencer, a co-sponsor of Pam Boyd's bill, supports prioritizing investment in struggling neighborhoods and downtown, contrasting with Alisha Sonnier’s Transform STL bill. “We were awarded those funds because the judge decided, rightfully so, that the city lost revenue when the Rams left,” Spencer said. “We have a revenue problem in our city right now because of the loss of population, a massive loss of population, and if we don't address that, we can put in these short-term gains on issues, but they're not going to solve the ongoing slide.”
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen are debating two proposals for spending $280 million in Rams settlement funds. Alderwoman Cara Spencer, a co-sponsor of Pam Boyd's bill, supports prioritizing investment in struggling neighborhoods and downtown, contrasting with Alisha Sonnier’s Transform STL bill. “We were awarded those funds because the judge decided, rightfully so, that the city lost revenue when the Rams left,” Spencer said. “We have a revenue problem in our city right now because of the loss of population, a massive loss of population, and if we don't address that, we can put in these short-term gains on issues, but they're not going to solve the ongoing slide.”
Fox 2: Cara Spencer pushes bill targeting reckless driving
Cara Spencer introduced Board Bill 80 to combat reckless driving and illegal street takeovers, which she describes as a “reckless driving crisis.” Highlighting the dangers, Spencer stated, “It’s terrifying to be a pedestrian, to be a cyclist, to even be a fellow driver.” Emphasizing the bill’s focus on prevention, Spencer explained, “The idea here really, the concept is not to punish people. It’s to curb the behavior. It’s to end the reckless driving.” The urgency is clear: last year, 223 pedestrians were struck by vehicles in St. Louis, with fatality rates three times the national average.
Cara Spencer introduced Board Bill 80 in the Board of Aldermen to combat reckless driving and illegal street takeovers, which she describes as a “reckless driving crisis.” Highlighting the dangers, Spencer stated, “It’s terrifying to be a pedestrian, to be a cyclist, to even be a fellow driver.” Emphasizing the bill’s focus on prevention, Spencer explained, “The idea here really, the concept is not to punish people. It’s to curb the behavior. It’s to end the reckless driving.” The urgency is clear: last year, 223 pedestrians were struck by vehicles in St. Louis, with fatality rates three times the national average.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Editorial): Mayor's plan for Rams money would fritter it away
The Post-Dispatch editorial board opposes Mayor Jones' Transform STL Act, criticizing it for lacking transformative vision and ignoring public safety. Instead, they currently support Greater St. Louis Inc.'s proposal backed by Cara Spencer and other aldermen, which prioritizes Downtown revival and targeted infrastructure improvements in underserved areas, offering potential for economic growth and private investment to reshape St. Louis.
The Post-Dispatch editorial board opposes Mayor Jones' Transform STL Act, criticizing it for lacking transformative vision and ignoring public safety. Instead, they currently support Greater St. Louis Inc.'s proposal backed by Cara Spencer and other aldermen, which prioritizes Downtown revival and targeted infrastructure improvements in underserved areas, offering potential for economic growth and private investment to reshape St. Louis.
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis building inspector linked to $2.3M in ARPA spending resigns
A St. Louis building inspector is under scrutiny for alleged connections to construction firms awarded $2.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The revelations have raised concerns about conflicts of interest and prompted calls to review how public contracts are awarded and monitored in the city.
A St. Louis building inspector is under scrutiny for alleged connections to construction firms awarded $2.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The revelations have raised concerns about conflicts of interest and prompted calls to review how public contracts are awarded and monitored in the city.
First Alert 4: Alderwoman Cara Spencer calls for criminal investigations, audits after investigation reveals city inspector has ties to construction companies receiving millions in public funds
Not only are they demanding deeper investigations, but some area leaders also say they believe the flow of money needs to stop immediately until more transparency is brought to the program. “It’s jaw-dropping. The lack of oversight is absolutely stunning,” said St. Louis Alderwoman Cara Spencer. Spencer also supports pausing the program and conducting a thorough review.
Not only are they demanding deeper investigations, but some area leaders also say they believe the flow of money needs to stop immediately until more transparency is brought to the program.
“It’s jaw-dropping. The lack of oversight is absolutely stunning,” said St. Louis Alderwoman Cara Spencer.
Spencer also supports pausing the program and conducting a thorough review.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis hires ex-county jail chief to fix downtown jail troubles
Doug Burris, credited with reforming St. Louis County’s jail, has been hired as a consultant to address problems at the City Justice Center. Under Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s leadership, the jail has faced ongoing criticism from oversight boards and activists who have highlighted urgent systemic issues, including riots, deaths, and healthcare complaints.
Doug Burris, credited with reforming St. Louis County’s jail, has been hired as a consultant to address problems at the City Justice Center. Under Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s leadership, the jail has faced ongoing criticism from oversight boards and activists who have highlighted urgent systemic issues, including riots, deaths, and healthcare complaints.