St. Louis held partisan elections on April 5 for city offices. In the 24th ward, independent Scott Ogilvie defeated Democratic nominee Tom Bauer, 61.5% to 37.6%. Ogilvie is a 30-year old who describes himself as “more progressive” than the Democratic nominee, and who is an avid bicyclist. See this interview with Ogilvie, written several weeks before the election. Ogilvie is fortunate that Missouri abolished the straight-ticket device some years ago.
Ballot Access News
Edited By Richard Winger
the election was a surprise and congratulations on winning the seat
Scott Ogilvie is probably “more progressive” than I am, but at least he is an “Independent.” The more Independents we get elected, the less number of Democrats and Republcans there will be messing things up.
The greatest problem in America is not too many “progressives” or “conservatives” in office, but too many Democrats and Republicans.