St. Louis getting its first Black female mayor after Tishaura Jones elected

St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones, who's been outspoken in her criticism of the criminal justice system's "arrest and incarcerate" model, won election Tuesday and will take over as the first Black female mayor in a city beset by yet another wave of violent crime.

Jones defeated Alderwoman Cara Spencer in the general election with 51.7% to Spencer's 47.8%, based on unofficial results posted on the city's website. She'll be sworn in April 20. "St. Louis: This is an opportunity for us to rise," Jones said in her victory speech. "I told you when I was running that we aren't done avoiding tough conversations. We are done ignoring the racism that has held our city and our region back."