18 Missourian candidates completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey since July 7

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Maddie Sinclair Johnson

Below are a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey since July 7. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.

Kenny Edgar is running for Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 92 and the Democratic primary is on Aug. 2. Here’s how Edgar responded to the question “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”

“Public education. Making sure public sector unions have a strong voice. Keep increasing pay for public sector workers. Improve roads and bridges.”

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

Paul Walker is running for  U.S. House to represent Missouri’s 7th Congressional District and the Republican primary is on Aug. 2. Here’s how Walker responded to the question “Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?”

“I am a Constitutional Conservative. Less taxes, less spending, less government. We must help our veterans in any way we can.”

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

If you’re a Missouri candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.

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