St. Louis County Executive Sam Page Indicted for Election Fraud Using Public Funds

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple felony charges, including two counts of election offenses and two counts of theft related to the use of public funds. The indictment alleges Page misused over $35,000 of county money to produce and distribute flyers opposing Proposition B, a ballot measure that would have empowered the county council to remove department heads, which voters rejected. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, serving as special prosecutor after the county prosecutor recused herself, stated the investigation was aimed at ensuring public officials adhere to the law and hold them accountable for corruption. Page denies wrongdoing, claiming the mailers were informational and has hired private counsel to cooperate with the investigation. The charges carry potential penalties of up to 13 years in prison and fines of $24,000. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the misuse of taxpayer funds in local elections and the legal consequences public officials may face if found guilty.