Below are a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey since June 1. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Charles West is running for U.S. House to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District and the Democratic primary is on Aug. 2. Here’s how West responded to the question “What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?”
“I am outspoken and a very good listener. An elected official needs to possess both of these qualities to be a good representative.”
