article_snippet.sent: But among the candidates inspired to run by the events that transpired here, there was hope of seeing greater voter participation.
article_snippet.sent: That is what our democracy is about," said Bell.
article_snippet.sent: Bell is running against Lee Smith, a retired electrical plant employee, in Ward 3.
article_snippet.sent: Both Bell and Smith are black, And no matter the outcome, one of Both Bell and Smith will double the African-American representation on City Council.
article_snippet.sent: Ellory and Kathy Glenn both voted for Bob Hudgins, a political novice who attracted attention as a white man who routinely stood with protesters on the front lines.
article_snippet.sent: I wanted change," said Ellory Glenn, 60, who is black.
article_snippet.sent: But now, after all the problems rose to the surface, it's time for fresh blood on the City Council, Glenn said.
article_snippet.sent: Angela Jackson echoed the thoughts of other Ferguson residents who experienced something new in this election: candidates coming to candidates door.