Republicans Kurtis Gregory and Doug Richey seek to represent District 21 in the general election in November. The Richmond News asked the candidates a series of questions. BACKGROUND Gregory: 37 of Marshall, has a Santa Fe Alma, MO, bachelor’s degree and a general agriculture Mizzou master’s degree. He is currently a farmer Richey: 51, of Excelsior Springs, has a B.S.B.A. in finance and economy, an M.A., M.Div., Th.M, and a D.Min for education. He is a pastor and is currently a state representative. CANDIDATE QUESTIONS What qualifications do you bring to the table that makes you suitable to be a state senator for District 21? Gregory: “I’m a fourthgeneration farmer, born and raised right here in Saline County. I face the same challenges farm families face across the district. Those issues are the same that small businesses across the district and across the state face every day. Rising input costs, trouble finding workers, interest rates and government regulation are just a few. …