2017 St. Louis mayoral election
The 2017 St. Louis mayoral election was held on April 4, 2017, to elect the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri. Incumbent Mayor Francis Slay chose not to run for reelection. Slay, who was serving his fourth term as mayor, indicated in March 2016 that he would run for reelection, but announced in April 2016 that he would not run for a fifth term. Primary elections took place on March 7, 2017, and the general election was held on April 4. Alderwoman Lyda Krewson was elected and became the first female Mayor of St. Louis.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jeffrey Boyd, Alderman
- Antonio French, Alderman
- Bill Haas, school board member
- Tishaura Jones, City Treasurer and former state representative
- Lyda Krewson, Alderwoman
- Jimmie Matthews
- Lewis Reed, president of the board of aldermen and candidate for mayor in 2013
Withdrew
- Sam Dotson, Commissioner of Police
- Jamilah Nasheed, state senator
Declined
- Gregory F.X. Daly, Collector of Revenue
- Francis Slay, incumbent mayor
Polling
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominated
Results
