Welcome to Election 2012 Headquarters on Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch. Here, you'll find everything you need to know in order to make an informed vote throughout the year.
Below, look for information about competitive and noncompetitive races, read profiles of candidates, find out where you can vote and more.
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- Feb. 7: Missouri presidential primary
- March 17: St. Louis County caucuses
- April 3: Clayton, Richmond Heights and St. Louis County elections
- Aug. 7: Primary election
- Nov. 6: General election
ELECTION 2012 COVERAGE
March 17 caucuses
Clayton Township caucuses will happen at 10 a.m. March 17 at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd. in Clayton.
April 3 election
Clayton
- Claytonites Compete for Ward 1 Seat
- Three Seek Seat on Clayton Board of Education
- Berger and Harris File First for Clayton Aldermen Seats
- LETTER: Joanne Boulton Announces Candidacy for Clayton Ward 1 Alderman
- Clayton Man Helps Romney Campaign
- LETTER: Marguerite Garrick Announces Candidacy for Clayton Ward 1 Alderman
- LETTER: Marguerite Garrick Withdraws from Clayton's Ward 1 Race
- Ward 2 Alderman Race: Michelle Harris on Downtown Residential Space, Partnerships
- Ward 3 Alderman Race: Alex Berger III on Economic Development, Neighborhood Safety
- Election 2012 Profile: Jane Klamer for Clayton Board of Education
- Election 2012 Profile: Lily Raymond for Clayton Board of Education
- Election 2012 Profile: Darryl Higuchi for Clayton Board of Education
- Election 2012 Profile: Joanne Boulton for Clayton Board of Aldermen
- Election Forum Recap: Q&A with Clayton School Board Candidates
Richmond Heights
- Rick Vilcek and Camille Greenwald Seek Council Terms
- Richmond Heights Mayor Beck Seeks Second Term
- Robert Jacknewitz Seeks Richmond Heights City Council Seat
- Gina Mitten Seeks Third Term on Richmond Heights City Council
- District 4 Council Race: Camille Greenwald on Pedestrian Access, Smart Growth
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis County
- Court Safety in St. Louis County at Heart of Proposition S
- PHOTOS: Crumbling, Crammed St. Louis County Circuit Court
- You Gotta Decide On County Prop '$' By Tuesday
Nov. 6 election
LOCAL RACES
- Clayton Board of Aldermen Ward 1 representative: Joanne Boulton is running unopposed for a three-year term. Marguerite Garrick left the race for health-related reasons.
- Clayton Board of Aldermen Ward 2 representative: Michelle Harris, an alderman, is running unopposed for a three-year term.
- Clayton Board of Aldermen Ward 3 representative: Alex Berger III, a former three-term alderman, is running unopposed for a three-year term.
- Clayton Board of Education members: Incumbents Jane Klamer and Lily Raymond, along with newcomer Darryl Higuchi, are vying for two seats on the school board.
- Richmond Heights mayor: Mayor James Beck is running unopposed for a four-year term.
- Richmond Heights City Council District 1 representative: Robert Jacknewitz is running unopposed for a four year-term.
- Richmond Heights City Council District 2 representative: Rick Vilcek is running unopposed for a four-year term.
- Richmond Heights City Council District 3 representative: Gina Mitten, a councilwoman, is running unopposed for a four-year term.
- Richmond Heights City Council District 4 representative: Camille Greenwald, a councilwoman, is running unopposed for a four-year term.
VOTING INFORMATION
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information about the timeline of the election is available here.
POLLING PLACES
The polling sites published here come from a document available for download from the county's website.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS
| LOCATION | ADDRESS |
| The Ethical Society of St. Louis | 9001 Clayton Rd. |
| Second Baptist Church | 9030 Clayton Rd. |
| Captain Elementary School | 6345 Northwood Ave. |
| First Church of God | 7770 Dale Ave. |
| Maplewood Richmond Heights Elementary School | 1800 Princeton Pl. |
| The Heights community center | 8001 Dale Ave. |
| VFW Post 3500 | 1717 S. Big Bend Blvd. |
CLAYTON – WARD I
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | # VOTERS | TOWNSHIP AND PRECINCT # |
| Captain Elementary School | 6345 Northwood Ave. | HAD15, 16 | |
| Wydown Middle School | 6500 Wydown Blvd. | HAD04, 14 |
CLAYTON — WARD II
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | # VOTERS | TOWNSHIP AND PRECINCT # |
| Glenridge Elementary School | 7447 Wellington Way | HAD01,02,03 | |
| Meramec Elementary School | 400 S. Meramec Ave. | CLA02 | |
| Wydown Middle School | 6500 Wydown Blvd. | HAD05,37 |
CLAYTON — WARD III
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | # VOTERS | TOWNSHIP AND PRECINCT # |
| The Ethical Society of St. Louis | 9001 Clayton Rd. | CLA04 | |
| Meramec Elementary School | 400 S. Meramec Ave. | CLA08,44,53 | |
| The Center of Clayton | 50 Gay Ave. | CLA03,10,11 |
BECOME AN ELECTION JUDGE
Those interested in learning how to become an election judge may go to the county's website.
ONLINE RESOURCES
CONTACT THE EDITOR
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More from the web
- St. Louis County Elections Board Voter Education