Where do Joplin candidates stand on elections and how government runs?

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State Auditor. Scott Fitzpatrick (Republican, incumbent): His campaign site lists measuring local-government performance among his priorities. Quentin Wilson (Democratic): Wilson says the Auditor’s office should provide independent oversight, increase accountability, and promote more efficient, effective, and transparent government. Wilson proposes a Missouri Government Accountability Office to evaluate major public systems and seek improved results and savings. Dustin Coffell (Libertarian): He says the auditor should be independent of party control and audit state agencies, counties, and municipalities fairly and objectively. He proposes including rigorous cybersecurity standards in state and local audits and calling attention to government entities that do not take digital security seriously. He proposes auditing state-agency budgets line by line to address budget deficits and eliminate administrative waste. State Representative, District 161. Thomas Ross (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Aaron Joseph Metzger (Democratic): He says he is running to serve everyone in District 161 and respect Missourians’ decisions at the ballot box. U.S. House, District 6. Chris Stigall (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Josh Smead (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Andy Maidment (Libertarian): His campaign site lists smaller government as a priority. His campaign site lists fiscal accountability as a priority. State Representative, District 128. Christopher D. Warwick (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Michael L. Martin (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Shane Sawyer (Independent): Sawyer says government should spend responsibly and that taxpayers should be able to see where their money is going and why.