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By the People, for the People
St. Louis Labor Council Endorses Candidates and Propositions for April 7 Primary
The Greater St. Louis Labor Council has announced its endorsements for the upcoming Missouri primary election.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Greater St. Louis Labor Council has released its endorsements for candidates and propositions in the April 7 primary election in Missouri. The endorsements cover a range of local races, including mayoral, aldermanic, school board, and other municipal and county positions, as well as several ballot measures. The endorsements were made based on recommendations from the council's regional Labor Clubs.
Why it matters
The Labor Council's endorsements carry significant weight in the region, as they represent the collective voice of organized labor. These endorsements can influence voter turnout and decision-making, particularly in down-ballot races that often have lower visibility. The selections highlight the labor movement's priorities and the issues it sees as most important for working families in the area.
The details
The endorsements cover a wide range of races across Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis, and other nearby counties. Some key endorsements include Debra Kelley for Mayor of Pacific, Ebonee F. Shaw for Mayor of Berkeley, and Adrian Shropshire for Mayor of Ferguson. The council also endorsed several school board candidates and weighed in on local ballot measures, such as supporting the renewal of the earnings tax in the City of St. Louis and a proposition for roads and bridges in West Alton.
- The Missouri primary election will be held on April 7, 2026.
The players
Greater St. Louis Labor Council
A regional labor organization representing unions and workers across the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Debra Kelley
The endorsed candidate for Mayor of Pacific, Missouri.
Ebonee F. Shaw
The endorsed candidate for Mayor of Berkeley, Missouri.
Adrian Shropshire
The endorsed candidate for Mayor of Ferguson, Missouri.
The takeaway
The Labor Council's endorsements demonstrate the influential role organized labor continues to play in local and regional politics, particularly in shaping the priorities and policy platforms of candidates seeking office. These endorsements will likely mobilize union members and other supporters to turn out and vote for the endorsed candidates and measures.
