Politically Speaking

Joe Vollmer helped lead the board through the criminal conviction of three of its members and oversaw the drawing of the map that cut its numbers from 28 to 14.

The Springfield Democrat is the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, which gives her more say in what’s in the first draft of the budget.

The St. Louis Democrat also discussed some of his legislative priorities on an episode of St. Louis Public Radio’s Politically Speaking podcast.

The Kirkwood Democrat was elected in 2024 to represent a portion of St. Louis County in the Missouri House.

Certified public accountant Celeste Metcalf is one of three candidates running for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and Donna Baringer, a former alderwoman and state representative, in the March 4 primary.

Former St. Louis Alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer is one of three candidates for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary.

Rep. Bill Hardwick, R-Dixon, is backing a bill to legalize gambling machines that are often found in truck stops and fraternal organizations.

Incumbent Darlene Green is one of three candidates running for St. Louis comptroller. She faces former alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary.

St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Alderwoman Cara Spencer of the 8th Ward and retired utility executive Andrew Jones.

Cara Spencer, the 8th Ward alderwoman, is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. She faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and retired utility executive Andrew Jones.