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Boonville Today
By the People, for the People
Voters in Boonville, Brunswick to Select New Mayors on Tuesday
Several other area cities also have contested mayoral and city council races on the ballot.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:39pm
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Local elections for mayor and city council shape the future direction of communities, as voters in Boonville, Brunswick, and other area cities head to the polls.Boonville TodayVoters in the Missouri cities of Boonville and Brunswick will select new mayors in municipal elections on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Boonville's current mayor is retiring, leading to a three-way race, while Brunswick's mayor is also stepping down. Several other area cities, including Sedalia and Fayette, have contested mayoral races as well, along with city council contests.
Why it matters
Local elections for mayor and city council are crucial for determining the leadership and policy direction of communities. The outcomes in these races can have significant impacts on issues like economic development, public services, infrastructure, and more. The high number of contested races across the region suggests an engaged electorate and active civic participation.
The details
In Boonville, three candidates are vying to replace retiring mayor Ned Beach: Tanner Lee Bechtel, Morris Carter, and Mike Conway. Boonville also has a contested race for the Ward One city council seat. In Brunswick, Tom Burkhart and Stephen J Whipple Jr. are competing to succeed outgoing mayor Diane Rice, while four candidates are running for two city council seats. Mayors in Sedalia and Fayette are also facing challengers, and several other cities in the region have contested mayoral and council races on the ballot.
- The municipal elections will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
- Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
The players
Ned Beach
The current mayor of Boonville who is retiring.
Tanner Lee Bechtel
One of three candidates running to succeed Ned Beach as mayor of Boonville.
Morris Carter
One of three candidates running to succeed Ned Beach as mayor of Boonville.
Mike Conway
One of three candidates running to succeed Ned Beach as mayor of Boonville.
Diane Rice
The current mayor of Brunswick who is stepping down.
What’s next
The results of the municipal elections on April 7 will determine the new mayors and city council members in Boonville, Brunswick, and several other area cities.
The takeaway
These local elections showcase the active civic engagement and contested races taking place across the region, as voters have the opportunity to shape the future leadership and priorities of their communities.
