Missouri
Bill Eigel to run for St. Charles County Executive in 2026
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Former Missouri State Sen. Bill Eigel plans to run for a new political office next year.
Eigel, a Republican, announced a run for St. Charles County Executive in 2026 during a Monday radio interview. Incumbent Steve Ehlemann, who has served in the role since 2007, has previously said he will not seek reelection.
Eigel vacated his seat as a Missouri state senator to run for Missouri last year, but he finished second to Mike Kehoe in a crowded Republican primary.
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Eigel also lost a secret-ballot vote to serve on the Missouri Republican State Committee last weekend.
Eigel drew attention during his gubernatorial campaign with a video that showed a flamethrower lighting a stack of cardboard boxes on fire. Amid speculation, Eigel denied claims that the books contained books.