2026 St. Charles County Executive election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 St. Charles County Executive election will be held on November 3, 2026, following party primaries on August 4, 2026.[1] Incumbent County Executive Steve Ehlmann, who has served in the position since 2007, announced in June 2023 that he would not seek a sixth term,[2] but stated in August 2025 that he was reconsidering the decision,[3] and announced in October 2025 that he would run for re-election.[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
Announced
- Steve Ehlmann, incumbent County Executive[4] (previously declined)[2]
- Bill Eigel, former State Senator, 2024 Republican candidate for Governor[5]
- Jason Law, Mayor of Lake St. Louis[6]
Withdrew
- Mike Elam, Chairman of the County Council (running for re-election, endorsed Ehlmann)[4]
Declined
- Nick Guccione, Mayor of Wentzville (endorsed Ehlmann)[7]
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ "2026 Missouri Election Calendar". Missouri Secretary of State. 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Hebel, Alli (June 30, 2023). "St. Charles County executive will not seek another term". KSDK. St. Louis, Missouri. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Palermo, Gregg (27 August 2025). "St. Charles Co. Exec Ehlmann reconsidering decision not to run in 2026". Spectrum News. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Rosenbaum, Jason (28 October 2025). "Ehlmann reverses course to run for another term as St. Charles County executive". KWMU. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Schneider, Joey (February 4, 2025). "Bill Eigel to run for St. Charles County Executive in 2026". Fox 2 News. St. Louis, Missouri. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Colbert, Ethan (April 9, 2025). "4 St. Charles County cities pick new mayors as they grapple with growth". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Palermo, Gregg (28 October 2025). "St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann changes course, to seek sixth term in 2026". Spectrum News. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "County Executive Poll, 8-19-25" (PDF). Survey Missouri. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "MOScout Weekender: Poll Gives Eigel Early Lead - Suit Filed to Overturn SB 22 - Prop A Sticking Point - Hallway on A3 Reversal and more…". Missouri Scout. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
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External links
- Official campaign websites