Historical September–October 2022 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
September 13: A special primary election will be held to fill the unexpired term of Lewis Reed for president of the Board of Aldermen.
The two candidates in this race are Megan Green, alderwoman of the 15th Ward, and Jack Coatar, alderman of the 7th ward. November 2 Midterm election for Congress and state legislatures. For U.S. Senator, candidates include Republican Eric Schmitt, Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine, and Independent John Wood. For Member of Congress, Democratic incumbent Cori Bush is opposed by Republican Andrew Jones. For State Senator, Karla May, the Democratic incumbent, faces Republican Mary McLean. For State Representative, Democrat Del Taylor is unopposed.
In addition, the general election for aldermanic president will also be on the ballot. Because of the change from 28 to 14 wards, our new ward will be ward 10 in 2023. Current 26th ward residents join with Skinker DeBaliviere residents now in the 28th to create the new 10th. For reasons of space, minor party office seekers are not listed. Neither are the county officeholders.
To learn more about them, you may go to the Missouri Secretary of State’s web site. Turnout in our neighborhood has been quite low in a number of recent elections. Sometimes, even one vote can make a difference. Vote!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2022.
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Archival transcription note: Printed November second midterm date retained; date and candidate slate require editorial historical accuracy review, not current election instructions.
Original source: SD_Times2022_09.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
