The winner in this four-way will face Democrat Crystal Stephens, who is unopposed in the primary, in the November election. Businesswoman Cindy O'Laughlin, State Rep. Craig Redmon, State Rep. Lindell Shumake, and State Rep. Nate Walker are seeking the Republican nomination.
THE CANDIDATES
Cindy O’Laughlin
AGE: 61
TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Shelbina
PROFESSION/EMPLOYER: Co-Owner of Leo O’Laughlin, Inc.
Craig Redmon
AGE: 59
TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Canton
PROFESSION/EMPLOYER: Appraiser/Small Business Owner
Lindell F Shumake
AGE: 68
TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Hannibal
PROFESSION/EMPLOYER: Self-Employed owner of LS Tax Service, Inc.
Nathan Belt “Nate” Walker
AGE: 66
TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Kirksville, Missouri
PROFESSION/EMPLOYER: Missouri State Representative - District 3
QUESTIONS
Why are you running for this position?
O’Laughlin: In the concrete and trucking business, results matter. I am the co-owner of Leo O’Laughlin, Inc., a company that has been around since 1950. I have dealt with government bureaucracy at all levels. In government, the desired outcome seems to be for people to just keep their jobs. The men I am running against have a combined 26 years in the Missouri House of Representatives. I appreciate their service, but it is time to try something different to get new results. I am endorsed by Missouri Right to Life and I expect to receive an A-rating from the NRA. I will do whatever I can to help strengthen Missouri’s economy including vocational training to grow jobs here for people that work with their hands.
Redmon: I want to ensure that the people who reside in northeast have a strong fighter for their issues. As a state representative, I am proud of fighting for the first tax cut
