Krewson, Lyda, 1953-

<p>Lyda Krewson (born November 14, 1953) is an American retired politician who was the 46th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri. She is a member of the Democratic Party and St. Louis's first female mayor, serving from 2017 to 2021. On November 18, 2020, Krewson announced that she would not seek a second term.</p>

<p>From 1997 to 2017, Krewson served as the alderman of St. Louis's 28th ward.</p>

<p>Born on November 14, 1953, near Davenport, Iowa, Krewson moved with her family to St. Joseph, Missouri, then Fairfield, Illinois, before settling in Moberly, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. In 1974, she earned a degree in psychology and a special education minor from Northeast Missouri State University. Krewson then moved to St. Louis, where she earned an accounting degree at the University of Missouri, St. Louis.</p>

<p><b>RACES</b>
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<li> 04/04/2017 St. Louis Mayor Won 67.53% (+50.23%)</li>
<li> 03/07/2017 St. Louis Mayor - D Primary Won 32.04% (+1.63%)</li>
<li> 04/07/2015 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 Won 90.05% (+80.09%)</li>
<li> 03/03/2015 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 - D Primary Won 92.07% (+84.14%)</li>
<li> 04/05/2011 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 04/03/2007 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 04/08/2003 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 08/06/2002 St. Louis City Aldermanic President - D Primary Lost 44.80% (-10.39%)</li>
<li> 04/06/1999 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 12/09/1997 St. Louis City Alderman - Ward 28 - Special Election Won 53.17% (+38.57%)</li>
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