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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
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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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