Because only two candidates qualified — Incumbents Jimmy Carter and Chad Burnine — will keep their seats on the Ray County 911 Eastern District Board. However, the item will remain on the ballot. “There are no qualifications for anyone running for a board,” said Ray County Clerk Heather Graff-Maulsby. In order to give voters insight into the new board members and their views on important subjects, they responded to a questionnaire from Richmond News. To allow voters insight and candidates’ views on important subjects, Richmond News asked both candidates to respond to a questionnaire. However, Burnine declined. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Richmond News asked candidates to list their age, address, marital status, number of children, highest grade completed, employer and relevant political experience. Carter – A life-long Ray Countian, he and his wife, Alyssa, have three children. Carter is the Missouri Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Company President and CEO. He graduated from the…