Where do Joplin candidates stand on taxes and spending?

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State Auditor. Scott Fitzpatrick (Republican, incumbent): Fitzpatrick says protecting taxpayers is a top priority and that he will continue working to identify waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Quentin Wilson (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Dustin Coffell (Libertarian): No public statement found in our sources. State Representative, District 161. Thomas Ross (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Aaron Joseph Metzger (Democratic): He says he will work toward an economy where hard work leaves families with money after essentials such as rent, groceries, childcare, and bills. U.S. House, Missouri District 7. Eric W. Burlison (Republican, incumbent): I support a federal budget that restores fiscal discipline without cutting Social Security or Medicare. Missi Hesketh (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Kevin Craig (Libertarian): I am committed to never increasing taxes or spending and to working to abolish federal programs and agencies I consider unconstitutional. U.S. House, District 6. Chris Stigall (Republican): I support making President Trump’s tax cuts permanent and oppose efforts to raise taxes on working Americans. Josh Smead (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Andy Maidment (Libertarian): His campaign site lists lower taxes as a priority. State Representative, District 160. Cheryle Perkins (Republican): She says she will seek a fair and just tax policy under the Hancock Amendment and press the State Tax Commission to hear taxpayer appeals. 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): No public statement found in our sources. Racheal Martin (Independent): Her campaign lists responsible taxation as a priority area.