Voter guide, candidate interviews inform southwest Missouri voters

In southwest Missouri, the Nov. 3 ballot is long, including several constitutional questions, state races and a U.S. House race. Before casting a vote, there are several ways to be informed about candidates on the ballot and what each question means for the state's future. The Informed Voter Coaliti

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In southwest Missouri, the Nov. 3 ballot is long, including several constitutional questions, state races and a U.S. House race. Before casting a vote, there are several ways to be informed about candidates on the ballot and what each question means for the state's future.

The Informed Voter Coalition, a nonpartisan collaborative effort of 13 local organizations, hosted interviews with area candidates to allow voters to learn more about who is running for office. According to an IVC news release, each participating candidate was asked the same questions as others in their race and received equal time to respond. Questions were developed and reviewed to ensure neutrality, and candidates did not receive them in advance.

Video interviews are available

below and via YouTube playlist. The interviews will also be broadcast on KSMU and Ozarks Public Television.

Additionally, the League of Women Voters has a voter guide available online at Vote411.org. The platform allows voters to enter their address to see what will appear on their ballot, see how candidates answered questions and see more thorough explanations of ballot questions.

Hear from candidates in the following races in their own words.

Missouri House District 129

Republican candidate Will Worsham did not respond to multiple requests to participate in interviews.

Missouri House District 130

Missouri House District 131

Incumbent Rep. Bill Owen declined to participate.

Missouri House District 132

Republican candidate Russ Gosselin was unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts.

Missouri House District 133

Missouri House District 134

Missouri House District 135

Missouri House District 136

Missouri House District 137

Missouri House District 140

Incumbent Rep. Jamie Gragg declined to participate.

Missouri Senate District 20

Missouri Senate District 30

Missouri's 7th Congressional District

Incumbent Rep. Eric Burlison declined to participate.

Launched in 2019, the Informed Voter Coalition aims to educate voters and engage candidates with citizens. All organizations are nonpartisan. Members are: