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Missouri's Candidates For The November Election

Because the presidency isn't the only position up for grabs.

Caitlen Sloan

Nov 01, 2016

Kansas City, Missouri

Missouri's Candidates For The November Election

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With the historically crazy presidential election draining most of our political tolerance before we even get out of bed each morning, the other political campaigns have taken a back seat. Now we're only a week away from election day and half of us don't even know who is running for the other positions, or what they stand for. Offices for Senate, House of Representatives, and State Governor are equally as important to the success of this country as the presidency, so it would behoove us all to educate ourselves on the men and women we're expected to vote for (or against) on November 8, even if it's just a quick overview of their stances on pressing issues.

Senate

Republican Nominee: Roy Blunt

Senator Roy Blunt's voting record and campaign page have more information.

Abortion: Pro-life -- Ban past 5 months

Education: Nothing on website

Healthcare: Repeal and Replace Obamacare

Agriculture: Repeal death tax and stop water regulations

Second Amendment: Keep guns away from criminals without imposing burdens on citizens

Democratic Nominee: Jason Kander

Go to Kander's campaign page or voting record for more information.

Abortion: Pro-choice

Education: Expand charter schooling

Healthcare: Expand health care coverage

Agriculture: Supports country-of-origin labels and establishing Cuban trade

Second Amendment: Keep concealed carry restrictions

House of Representatives (6th district)

Republican Nominee: Sam Graves

Go to Graves' campaign page or voting record for more information.

Abortion: Pro-life

Education: Works best when flow starts at local level

Healthcare: Repeal and replace Obamacare

Agriculture: Stop water regulations and create global market competition

Second Amendment: Restrict funding to Obama's executive orders regarding gun control

Democratic Nominee: David Blackwell

Blackwell does not have a voting record or campaign page, but you can interact with him on his Facebook page. He speaks mostly about global warming and donating to his campagin on his Facebook page, but he has endorsed Jason Kander for consistently being "on the right side of the issues," so it is safe to assume his stats reflect that of Kanders.

Governor

Republican Nominee: Eric Greitens

Learn more at Greitens' campaign page.

Abortion: Pro-life

Education: Opposes Common Core, local agencies in charge of education

Government: Ban lobbyist gifts, create term limits, lower taxes

Agriculture: Limit regulations and side with farmers' wishes

Second Amendment: Always defend right to bear arms for law-abiding citizens - NRA Member

Democratic Nominee: Chris Koster

Learn more at Koster's campaign page.

Abortion: Pro-choice

Education: Raise teacher pay and increase school funding

Government: Limit campaign contributions, transparent campaign finances,

Agriculture: Stop over-regulation and increase access to global markets

Second Amendment: Defends right to bear arms -- Endorsed by NRA

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The transition into adulthood is never easy

1. "Unlimited Freedom!"

2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

4. "Whose idea was this 8 AM?"

5. I'm so looking forward to that nap."

6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

It's easier than you think.

1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

6. You need someone to talk to about personal stuff or homework that isn’t your mom.

7. Classes will be boring and quiet for you if you don’t know anyone.

8. Walking around campus is just awkward.

9. Homework help and study buddies do not exist.

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

1. Comfort

2. Confidence

3. Surprises

4. Self Esteem

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

1. You dress for the temperature of the library, not the weather outside.

2. You say hello to the security guard when he or she walks by.

3. The employees at Starbucks know your name and order.

4. You eat all your meals at a library cubby, not at your own house.

5. You take the quiet floors very seriously.

6. Any night you are not at the library is a special occasion.

7. You have shown up to the library hungover on more than one occasion.

8. Your friends always text you when they are going to the library because they know you will be there.

9. You have taken a nap in the library at some point.

10. You know all the cold and hot spots in the library.

11. You've seen your studying pay off.

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