We meet at the Golden Corral in Branson every 3rd Friday of the month.
Dear Candidate,
We would like to invite you to present your campaign at the Taney County Republicans’ Primary Candidate Forum. This is a “Meet the Candidate” event for Republican candidates running in the August 4th, Primary Election.
Forum Details
Taney County Forum
Friday, July 17th, 2026
Forum: 12:00–? p.m.
Doors Open / Meet & Greet: 11:00 a.m. (before and after the forum)
Golden Corral – Large Meeting Room (Highway 248 end of building)
Branson, MO
Moderator: Shane Keys - Vice President (TCR)
If you plan to eat, please arrive early to allow enough time to dine prior to the forum.
While the scheduled forum time is one hour, events may extend up to two hours if needed. Based on the current ballot, we do not anticipate needing additional time.
Event Format & Expectations:
This is a speech-format-only event.
There will be no audience questions during podium time.
Questions may be asked and answered during the one-on-one meet and greet before and after the forum.
Speakers will follow General Ballot order:
Candidates in contested races will be speaking in the first round.
If any candidates running unopposed want to speak, they will be allowed to speak and discuss their campaign after the contested races have finished . This time limit will be strictly enforced, so we recommend preparing a four-minute speech to allow for flexibility.
Candidates may bring campaign materials to display or distribute and are encouraged to arrive early and stay afterward to mingle with attendees.
Party Affiliation Statement:
This is a Republican event. We ask that candidates clearly state during their remarks whether or not they support Republican political philosophy.
If a candidate does not address this during their remarks, the moderator may ask a single direct question regarding party alignment before the candidate leaves the podium. We strongly encourage candidates to incorporate this information into their prepared remarks.
Candidates who do not align with Republican philosophy are encouraged to participate in events hosted by organizations that reflect their values.
Additional Notes for Uncontested Races:
Candidates running unopposed are asked to keep their remarks focused on their own campaign only. Promoting another candidate during your time is not permitted, as it creates an unfair advantage. Due to past issues, this policy will be enforced consistently to ensure fairness and transparency for all candidates.
Media & Promotion
Both forums will be livestreamed on our Facebook page, where posts are boosted and typically viewed by at least 1,000 local users. Videos remain available for 30 days and are also promoted on our website.
The Taney County Republicans do not promote or oppose individual candidates, except during a General Election when a Republican faces a Democrat. All candidates will be treated equally. A moderator and timekeeper will be present to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Questions?
Please contact us with any questions:
Shane Keys, Vice President
(417) 294-0360
Stanley Merriman, President
(417) 337-0472
We hope to see you soon and appreciate your willingness to engage with voters.
Location: 3551 Shepherd Of The Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616
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