/tags/st-louis-board-of-election-commissioners St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-27/candidates-8th-ward-st-louis-board-aldermen The winner of Tuesday’s election will serve the remainder of Cara Spencer’s term, which ends in April 2027. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-27/candidates-8th-ward-st-louis-board-aldermen Rachel Lippmann /news-briefs/2025-06-09/st-louis-8th-ward-special-election-ballot-will-not-include-party-labels-for-now The ballot for the July 1 election lists the names of the five candidates only, despite the city charter allowing for political parties to nominate candidates. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:03:42 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-09/st-louis-8th-ward-special-election-ballot-will-not-include-party-labels-for-now Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/st-louis-democrats-sue-over-8th-ward-special-election-ballot The current ballot for the July 1 special election to fill the 8th Ward seat at the St. Louis Board of Aldermen lists the five candidates with their names only, despite two candidates being officially nominated by parties. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:50:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/st-louis-democrats-sue-over-8th-ward-special-election-ballot Rachel Lippmann /news-briefs/2024-09-04/st-louis-sheriff-recount-alfred-montgomery-defeats-vernon-betts Vernon Betts initially lost the August Democratic primary to a former deputy, Alfred Montgomery, by 256 votes. Because the margin was less than 1%, Betts was entitled to a recount under law. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:02:54 GMT /news-briefs/2024-09-04/st-louis-sheriff-recount-alfred-montgomery-defeats-vernon-betts Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2024-09-03/st-louis-sheriff-vernon-betts-got-his-recount-but-dont-expect-different-results A judge authorized a recount in the Democratic primary for sheriff to be completed by Tuesday afternoon. Initial results showed incumbent Vernon Betts losing by 256 votes out of more than 45,000 cast. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-03/st-louis-sheriff-vernon-betts-got-his-recount-but-dont-expect-different-results Rachel Lippmann /law-order/2023-12-26/police-arrest-man-in-november-theft-of-dozens-of-ipads-from-st-louis-election-board The iPads were used solely to check in voters and contained only public information like names and addresses. Elections officials say they have made it more difficult to access the warehouse space after the theft. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:12:54 GMT /law-order/2023-12-26/police-arrest-man-in-november-theft-of-dozens-of-ipads-from-st-louis-election-board Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2023-01-06/the-st-louis-board-of-aldermen-will-look-much-different-after-spring-elections Board President Megan Green will have no opposition as she seeks a full term in the post. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:52:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-06/the-st-louis-board-of-aldermen-will-look-much-different-after-spring-elections Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-09-08/what-you-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-primary-for-stl-board-of-aldermen-president Approval voting means both candidates will advance to the November general election. The Sept. 13 primary is also the first election since a new state law took effect requiring a state-issued photo ID to vote. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:12:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-09-08/what-you-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-primary-for-stl-board-of-aldermen-president Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-09-06/voting-in-the-st-louis-board-of-aldermen-president-primary-will-look-different Five locations are already open for two weeks of early voting. Eleven more polling places will open on Sept. 13. Election officials say the setup is possible because of new technology that prints ballots on demand. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-09-06/voting-in-the-st-louis-board-of-aldermen-president-primary-will-look-different Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-06-12/aldermanic-resignations-lead-to-a-flurry-of-st-louis-elections The city’s charter says that unless a vacancy occurs within six months of a general election, a seat on the Board of Aldermen must be filled by a special election within 90 days. Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:05:02 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-06-12/aldermanic-resignations-lead-to-a-flurry-of-st-louis-elections Rachel Lippmann