Candidate Interview – US Congress – Missouri 6th District – Democrat Josh Smead

The US Sixth Congressional District, representing north Missouri in the nation’s capital, will have a new representative in Congress, as we have no incumbent running this year.

On the Democrat ticket, Josh Smead of Liberty is the candidate.

When asked why he was running, Smead cited several issues.

Smead talked about agriculture issues.

Transportation is important in North Missouri.

Smead says there are several other important issues.

Republican Chris Stigall and Democrat Josh Smead face Libertarian Andy Maidment.  KCHI reached out to the candidate, but got no response.

Next week we will hear from the candidates for the Missouri House and Senate seats representing the local area, beginning on Tuesday.

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