Judge delays trial of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page

County residents will have to wait longer for a verdict in Page's election-law case

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A Greene County judge has indefinitely delayed the trial of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, who is accused of misusing more than $35,000 in county funds for political mailers tied to a failed ballot measure. The judge set a June 12 status hearing instead, pushing the trial date further into the future as Page's term winds down.

Why it matters

The delay in Page's trial means county residents will have to wait longer for a resolution in the election-law case, which has raised concerns about the potential misuse of public funds for political purposes. The outcome could have implications for Page's political future and the public's trust in local government.

The details

Page is accused of using county resources to send mailers promoting a failed ballot measure, which he denies. The judge's decision to indefinitely delay the trial and set a status hearing for June 12 means the case will likely drag on for several more months, leaving the issue unresolved as Page's term as county executive winds down.

  • The trial was originally scheduled to begin in March 2026.
  • The judge has now indefinitely delayed the trial and set a June 12 status hearing instead.

The players

Sam Page

The current St. Louis County Executive who is accused of misusing county funds for political mailers.

Greene County Judge

The judge who has indefinitely delayed the trial of Sam Page and set a June 12 status hearing.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on June 12 whether to set a new trial date for Sam Page.

The takeaway

The delay in Sam Page's trial raises questions about the transparency and accountability of local government, as county residents will have to wait longer for a resolution in the election-law case. The outcome could have significant implications for Page's political future and the public's trust in their elected officials.