Where do Joplin candidates stand on health care and retirement?

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State Representative, District 161. Thomas Ross (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Aaron Joseph Metzger (Democratic): He says healthcare should be accessible and affordable so people can see a doctor without going bankrupt. He also says he will work toward an economy in which District 161 families have money left after paying rent, groceries, childcare, and bills, and that he will respect voters’ decisions. U.S. House, Missouri District 7. Eric W. Burlison (Republican, incumbent): I support the Great American Healthcare Act, which I say would expand access to care and lower costs. Missi Hesketh (Democratic): Her campaign lists affordability, protecting children’s futures, healthcare, prioritizing farms over data centers, and auditing government among its priorities. Kevin Craig (Libertarian): No public statement found in our sources. State Senate, District 32. Jill Carter (Republican, incumbent): She says rural Missouri families deserve dependable access to quality healthcare close to home. Imma J Curl (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Mike Jones (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. U.S. House, District 6. Chris Stigall (Republican): I will work to reduce red tape, expand access to care, strengthen rural hospitals, and improve access to healthcare in small towns. Josh Smead (Democratic): He says families should not have to leave town for basic health care. Andy Maidment (Libertarian): No public statement found in our sources. State Representative, District 160. Cheryle Perkins (Republican): She supports establishing mental hospitals in multiple parts of Missouri, saying more mental-health treatment facilities are needed. Angela Thomas (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. State Representative, District 127. Brenden J. Kelley (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Marvin Manring (Democratic): He supports expanding Medicaid so no Missourian has to choose between a job and health coverage. Racheal Martin (Independent): Her campaign lists accessible, quality healthcare as a priority area.