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Lawson Today
By the People, for the People
St. John and Morgan Win Excelsior Springs Council Seats
Local election results in Clay and Ray Counties, Missouri
Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:28am
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Local elections in Clay and Ray Counties reflect the ongoing civic engagement of voters in shaping their communities.Lawson TodayReggie St. John and Sonya Morgan were elected to the Excelsior Springs City Council, while voters in the Lawson Fire District approved a tax increase. Other local races and ballot measures were also decided in Clay and Ray Counties.
Why it matters
These local elections determine the leadership and policies that will shape the communities of Excelsior Springs, Mosby, and Lawson in the coming years. Voter turnout and the outcomes of these races can have significant impacts on issues like public services, infrastructure, and development.
The details
In the Excelsior Springs City Council race, Reggie St. John and Sonya Morgan won the two available seats, defeating Joshua A. Nunez. Voters in the Lawson Fire District approved a tax increase measure. Other notable results include Harlin R. Clements winning the Mosby mayoral race and Bobby Joe Branscom and Phebe I. Corn winning the two Mosby alderman seats. The MU Extension District question and the Ray County Common Road District question also passed.
- The election was held on April 9, 2026.
The players
Reggie St. John
Newly elected Excelsior Springs City Council member.
Sonya Morgan
Newly elected Excelsior Springs City Council member.
Harlin R. Clements
Newly elected mayor of Mosby.
Bobby Joe Branscom
Newly elected Mosby alderman.
Phebe I. Corn
Newly elected Mosby alderman.
The takeaway
These local election results demonstrate the continued engagement of voters in Clay and Ray Counties on issues that directly impact their communities, from city council representation to fire district funding and road maintenance. The outcomes reflect the priorities and values of these local electorates.