Below are a selection of responses from the candidates who recently filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.

Justin Hicks is running for Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 108 and the Republican primary is on Aug. 2. Here’s how Hicks responded to the question “Who are you? Tell us about yourself.”

“Justin Hicks is a husband, father, combat veteran of six years in the United States Army, Attorney, Missouri Assistant Attorney General, and Director of the Defenders program which provides legal services to military members and veterans. As a Conservative, career public servant, and Christian, Justin believes traditional family values and the United States Constitution’s fundamental principles are the foundational elements to supporting strong communities and a prosperous state.”

Click here to read the rest of Hick’s answers. 

Jessica DeVoto is running for Missouri House of Representatives District 69 and the Democratic primary is on Aug. 2. Here’s how DeVoto responded to the question “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”

“My primary concern is the rights and personal liberties of my constituents—including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, low-income families, etc.—not the interests of large corporations. In addition, I believe thats expanding voting access, expanding healthcare, empowering unions, and investing in education are critical to making our great state greater yet.”

Click here to read the rest of DeVoto’s answers.

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Additional reading:

• Justin Hicks (R) – Missouri House of Representatives District 108
• Jessica DeVoto (D) – Missouri House of Representatives District 69
• Mike Tsichlis (R) – Missouri House of Representatives District 96
• Philip Oehlerking (R) – Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 100
• Alex Bryant (R) – U.S. House, Missouri 7th Congressional District
• Thomas Ross (R) – Missouri House of Representatives District 161
• Mark Matthiesen (R) – Missouri House of Representatives District 107
• David Kelsay (R) – Missouri House of Representatives District 126
• Deanna Self (R) – Missouri House of Representatives District 64
• Michael Sinclair (D) – Missouri State Senate District 2