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Shayla Merrell

Republican · Missouri · 2026

Running for Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Missouri

Top priorities

From the campaign site

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