League of Women Voters of St Louis Information Service
	Missouri State Government November 4, 2008 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Secretary of State; State of Missouri

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Missouri and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualification, Priorities Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (200 word limit) Answer from Robin Carnahan: As Missouri Secretary of State, I have worked to ensure fair and honest elections, reduce red-tape for businesses, protect Missouri investors by enforcing securities laws, and provide access to vital information through the state library and archives. Ensuring access to the ballot box for all eligible Missouri voters has been a priority of my service. I believe it is necessary to stand-up for the most precious right of our democracy, the right to vote. A good experience at the polls requires attention to well-trained poll workers. In 2006, I commissioned the It's Your Turn Be A Poll worker, program to help local election authorities find citizen volunteers. Making it easier for businesses to navigate the government has been and continues to be a high priority. I have implemented tools such as the Small Business Advocacy Center. Ensuring the protection of Missourians hard earned savings has resulted in $9 million in investor protection services. Answer from Mitchell B. "Mitch" Hubbard: Mitch earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law. Mitch has three years of experience as a state worker, business management experience, and was a small business owner. Mitch was an instructor for the Missouri Department of Corrections and is a home educator. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit) Answer from Robin Carnahan: I plan to continue providing commonsense solutions to the Secretary of State's office by introducing ways to save time and money for Missouri businesses, better protect investors, ensure fair and honest elections, and provide top-quality service to those who use the office. Answer from Mitchell B. "Mitch" Hubbard: To restore fair elections Mitch will write ballot language that is sufficient and fair regardless of the issue. To improve election integrity Mitch will support a photo Id law that provides assistance in obtaining a photo Id. To reduce waste and improve service Mitch will request an audit. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.