Springfield Election 2019

Fewer Springfield residents voted in Tuesday’s mayoral election than four years ago.Around 25,000 voters cast ballots in Springfield’s mayoral race, which…

Springfield voters gave Mayor Jim Langfelder a second term Tuesday.He won out over Frank Edwards, a former alderman and fire chief, getting around 58% of…

Springfield’s infrastructure needs dominated an aldermanic forum Thursday night.Candidates from the city’s westernmost neighborhoods — wards 7, 8 and 10 —…

Tensions around racial inequality in Springfield flared at a candidate forum Wednesday night.The candidates competing to represent some of the city’s…

Springfield voters will again decide between Rianne Hawkins and incumbent Frank Lesko for city clerk when they head to the polls April 2.The city clerk…

How would Springfield city council candidates engage young people in government?Students from Springfield Southeast High School want to know the answer to…

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder is hoping to win re-election in next week’s city elections. He’s facing a challenge from a former alderman and fire…

Candidates vying to represent neighborhoods on Springfield’s east side and downtown as well as surrounding Lake Springfield met at a forum on Monday…

Springfield voters will choose a candidate to manage the city’s bank accounts, and collect fees and fines on April 2. Current treasurer Misty Buscher is…

Mayor Jim Langfelder is facing challenger Frank Edwards in Springfield city elections this spring. The candidates met on Friday in the campaign’s first…