A 14-member nonpartisan coalition worked together so Springfield voters can hear directly from local candidates — in their own words — prior to the Nov. 5 general election.
Volunteers with the Informed Voter Coalition, including the Springfield News-Leader, collaborated to help voters learn about the candidates involved in contested races on the ballot.
Starting Monday, Oct. 14, candidates will share their ideas and goals in brief conversations to air on KSMU Ozarks Public Radio (91.1 FM).
After they air, video versions of the conversations produced by the News-Leader will be available at News-Leader.com and on the websites of other coalition members.
The coalition selected 14 races to cover, which will air at noon on the following days:
Monday, Oct 14: Greene County Commission and House District 129
Republican John Russell and Democratic candidate Tim McGrady participated in the Greene County Commission interview.
Republican John Black and Democratic candidate Louise Hansen participated in the House District 129 interview.