Post-Dispatch: Cara Spencer wins landslide in St. Louis mayor race.
Alderwoman Cara Spencer was overwhelmingly elected mayor of St. Louis on Tuesday, beating Mayor Tishaura O. Jones by a margin almost as wide as in the primary a month ago.
In final, unofficial results, Spencer won 64%-36% on Tuesday.
The results amounted to a rejection of Jones by voters frustrated with her stewardship of malfunctioning city services, underwhelmed by her handling of a big haul of federal pandemic aid, and unconvinced of public safety improvements.
It also marked a vote of confidence in Spencer, who promised to bring new energy and ideas to City Hall, pick up the trash and clear snow from the streets, clean up mismanagement in city departments, and make people feel safer in their homes and community.
"We voted for change," Spencer said over a cheering, shouting crowd at Union Station. "I hope I have the privilege and honor to earn your support over the next four years."