Publisher’s note: The following Q&As represent the candidates’ views verbatim, as submitted via email in response to our questions, and have not been edited.

Questionnaires containing 10 queries, with the intent to run five in this issue and five on Oct. 23, were sent to State Rep. candidates Scott Cupps, R-Shell Knob (incumbent), and Yma Sautbine, D-Eagle Rock, as well as State Sen. candidates Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove (incumbent), and Ron Monnig, D-Eagle Rock. Candidates were given nine days to return their answers. Sautbine was the only candidate who submitted responses.

The General Election will be held Nov. 5. – KT