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PHOTOS: St. Louis Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones celebrates victory

Jones told supporters this is an opportunity for St. Louis to rise

Tishaura Jones hugs a supporter at a watch party
Tishaura Jones hugs a supporter at a watch party after clinching the win as St. Louis Mayor, in St. Louis on April 6, 2021. Jones, the current City Treasurer, makes history by becoming the first Black woman to become St. Louis Mayor.
Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) -- Tishaura Jones won the race for St. Louis City Mayor, making history in the process.

The City Treasurer is set to become the first Black woman to hold the office after defeating Alderman Cara Spencer in yesterday's election.


She is replacing Mayor Lyda Krewson, who didn't seek re-election.

Jones will be sworn in on April 20th.

Jones told supporters this is an opportunity for St. Louis to rise