Newton County, Missouri

Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court

One candidate is tracked for Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shayla Merrell. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Shayla Merrell won the Republican nomination with 50.89 percent (4,639 votes) over Sarah Meador (49.11 percent, 4,476 votes); no Democrat or Libertarian filed. Merrell is unopposed on the November 3 ballot based on available candidate filings, per the Newton County Clerk's official results. Sitting Circuit Clerk Patty Krueger did not seek re-election.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Shayla Merrell

Republican

Top priorities

Bringing judicial operations and court-management experience to the Circuit Clerk's office
Guiding residents through court procedures and paperwork with patience and care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shayla Merrell is a lifelong Neosho resident with more than 22 years of experience serving Newton County, per her campaign site. She currently works as a Senior Court Program Specialist for the 40th Judicial Circuit Court, collaborating with the Circuit Clerk's office on court management systems, courtroom protocol and financial bookkeeping, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2026?

When is the Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court election in Missouri?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Missouri are on the Missouri election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Newton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Newton County Recorder of Deeds Newton County Collector of Revenue Newton County Prosecuting Attorney See all 11 Newton County races

Candidate profiles

Shayla Merrell, full profile Official Missouri election office