Jami Cox Antwi wins Ward 8 election with 55% of the vote

Spencer’s pick wins St. Louis aldermanic seat in landslide

Winner Jami Cox Antwi rolled up 55% of the vote in Tuesday's special election to pick a new 8th Ward alderman.

Jami Cox Antwi wins Ward 8 election with 55% of the vote

ST. LOUIS - Jami Cox Antwi, backed by Mayor Cara Spencer, won the Ward 8 election, securing 55% of the vote. The election saw a total of 1,935 voters, with Antwi receiving 1,070 votes. Five candidates competed for the position, including Shedrick Kelley, who was endorsed by Aldermanic President Megan Green; Jim Dallas, a retired insurance executive; Alecia Hoyt, a photography studio owner and Cam McCarty, the Libertarian Party nominee. Greater S…

Cox Antwi wins decisive victory in special election for St. Louis’ 8th Ward

The ward, which includes Lafayette Square, Soulard and part of downtown, had been without representation since April, when Cara Spencer was sworn in as mayor.