Salem Radio Network morning host Chris Stigall has announced that he’s leaving the network and show to run for Congress.
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) has announced he will not seek re-election for his seat representing Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. He has held the position since 2001.
The district represents the northern third of Missouri, including cities like Kirksville, Maryville, and St. Joseph, among others.
That area is where Chris Stigall calls home. And on Friday morning, he announced his intention to seek the seat previously held by Graves.
“This was very sudden news, and so is what I’m about to say, as well,” Stigall said. “For 25 years, I’ve had the blessing of talking with you about the issues that face our nation a whole lot together. But in the last few years, we’ve watched a government that became completely out of control.”
Stigall continued by noting that he’s been motivated to run by President Donald Trump.
“What President Trump sacrificed for the country he loved to win elected office and try to change the direction of this country that inspired me,” said Stigall. “It’s hung with me a lot since that day in Butler, Pennsylvania, when he nearly lost his life. It’s also, frankly, haunted me for a while that I need to do a lot more than just talk about it.
“So, after prayer — believe me, a lot of prayer — and careful consideration with my family … I’ve decided it’s time to join in the fight. To fight for what made this country so great 250 years ago. It’s time to put up or shut up. President Trump is going to need all the reinforcements he can get in Washington. And that’s why I’ve decided I’m going to leave my show, I’m going to leave this microphone, and I’m going to enter the arena today.”
Chris Stigall did not give a firm timeline for when he would exit the Salem Radio Network show he’s hosted since last year.
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