2025 Missouri elections

Alderman Joe Vollmer said he is considering legal action after Board of Aldermen President Megan Green accused him of being drunk during Friday’s tense debate over the Rams settlement.

With Republicans firmly in control of the House and Senate, as well as the governorship, the GOP has the ability to pass its agenda, but that’s not a sure thing.

The 62-year-old St. Louis native, who served as Missouri’s lieutenant governor and as a state senator, took the oath of office around noon on Monday.

Rep. Mike O’Donnell has served in the Missouri House since early 2019.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is seeking a second term in office. Alderwoman Cara Spencer, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and businessman Andrew Jones are also running for mayor.

The offices of mayor and comptroller, as well as the odd wards on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen are up for election. Filing closes Jan. 3, and the primary election is March 4.