Cecil Ince

Candidate Bio

Cecil Ince, born December 29, 1975, is a dedicated Libertarian activist, family man, and longtime resident of Greene County, Missouri. Married to Brandy Ince, he is father to one son and stepfather to five stepchildren. He holds an Associate of Applied Arts in Acting Performance from KD Studio, Conservatory of Film and Dramatic Arts in Dallas, Texas (June 21, 2010). He seeks the Libertarian nomination for Missouri State Senate District 30.Early Advocacy

Ince entered politics early, running as a Libertarian for Missouri Secretary of State in 2004 where he garnered significant support against Democrat Robin Carnahan.

He held key Libertarian Party leadership roles as treasurer and secretary of Greene County Libertarians and vice chair of the Missouri state party.

Key Campaigns
Ince ran for Greene County Commission District 2 in 2016 against Republican Lincoln Hough, earning over 13,000 votes and strong local support.

He participated in the 2016 Libertarian presidential primary in Missouri, securing votes across multiple counties.

These efforts highlight his proven commitment to fiscal liberty and principled governance.

Public Service
Appointed to the Missouri Special Education Advisory Board, Ince offers direct experience in education policy and community advocacy. He now targets the open District 30 seat vacated by term-limited Republican Lincoln Hough, facing Democrat Betsy Fogle and Republican Melanie Stinnett in the August 4, 2026 primary and November 3 general election.

Policy Priorities
Ince prioritizes tax reform through audits, rejecting new hikes, and focusing infrastructure investments on Missourians’ needs. He advances government accountability by safeguarding petition rights and establishing complaint offices, alongside children’s rights through a Children’s Bill of Rights that curbs DFS overreach in favor of family courts.