Under fire from former colleagues, Bill Eigel defends recurring donation strategy

Under fire from former colleagues, Bill Eigel defends recurring donation strategy

Author: St. Louis Public Radio February 24, 2026 Duration: 20:26
As he tries to become the next St. Charles County executive, former state Sen. Bill Eigel is defending his fundraising strategies that inspired Republican House members to advance legislation curtailing recurring campaign contributions. Eigel joins “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”

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