Zimmerman wins St. Louis County Executive’s race

MARYLAND HEIGHTS(First Alert 4) – Jake Zimmerman has won the race for the top job in St. Louis County.

Zimmerman, a Democrat, defeated St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock, a Republican on Tuesday. Zimmerman has served as St. Louis County Auditor since 2011. Zimmerman will succeed Sam Page, who announced in late 2025 that he would not run for re-election.

The Democrats have held the St. Louis County Executive’s office since the early 1990s.