Taney County Voters to Decide City Races in Branson, Merriam Woods

Municipal elections, school board contests, and a county property tax measure on the ballot for April 7 vote.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:00pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a simple wooden ballot box sitting alone on a table in a dimly lit room, with warm light streaming in through a window and casting deep shadows across the scene, conveying a sense of civic duty and the weight of the electoral process.The upcoming municipal elections in Taney County will give residents a chance to shape the future of their local communities through their votes.Branson Today

Taney County, Missouri voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7 for the state's General Municipal Election, with city races, school board contests, and several district positions on the ballot. Key races include the Merriam Woods mayoral election and alderman contests, the Branson Ward III alderman race, and school board elections across the county. Voters will also decide a countywide property tax measure.

Why it matters

Local elections for city leadership, school boards, and county initiatives are critical for shaping the future of Taney County communities. The outcomes will impact issues like public services, education, and tax policies that directly affect residents' daily lives.

The details

In Merriam Woods, voters will choose a mayor to fill a one-year unexpired term, with candidates Robert Amos and Barbara Durham on the ballot. Merriam Woods residents will also select aldermen in three wards. In Branson, voters will choose an alderman for Ward III between Ralph J. LeBlanc and Ashley Harkness. School board elections are happening across the county, including in the Forsyth R-III and Branson Reorganized School District No. 4. Countywide, voters will decide Proposition No. 1, a property tax credit program for eligible homeowners.

  • The General Municipal Election in Taney County, Missouri will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Robert Amos

Candidate for mayor of Merriam Woods, Missouri.

Barbara Durham

Candidate for mayor of Merriam Woods, Missouri.

Ralph J. LeBlanc

Candidate for Branson Ward III alderman.

Ashley Harkness

Candidate for Branson Ward III alderman.

Taney County

The county in Missouri where the municipal elections are taking place.

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What’s next

Voters in Taney County will head to the polls on April 7 to cast their ballots in the municipal elections and decide the county property tax measure.

The takeaway

The upcoming municipal elections in Taney County will shape the leadership and policies of local cities and school districts, as well as a countywide tax initiative. Engaged citizens will play a crucial role in determining the future direction of their communities through these important votes.