Where do Bowling Green candidates stand on elections and how government runs?

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State House, District 22. Shawn McPherson (Republican Party, incumbent): In his questionnaire response on balancing the budget, he said he would review government sectors to tighten spending and proposed requiring people capable of working to work to receive benefits, with an earnings sliding scale. County Judge/Executive. Doug Gorman (Republican Party, incumbent): Encouraging residents to participate in the election, he said, “When we have 16 and 17 and 18% turnout, it’s embarrassing.” Coroner. Kevin R. Kirby (Republican Party, incumbent): Kirby has asked residents to share information that may help identify deceased people or locate their families; he said the office follows leads before seeking a court order for a burial when no family can be found. Magistrate, District 2. Tom Lawrence (Democratic Party): He says he wants to keep working toward building a better Warren County and welcomes constituents’ ideas, opinions, and concerns. Magistrate, District 3. Rick Williams (Republican Party, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Barry M. Brown (Democratic Party): At a candidates’ event, Brown emphasized listening to residents, treating people with respect, and remaining accountable to constituents. Magistrate, District 4. Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Megan Bailey (Democratic Party): Bailey said her campaign is focused on community care, practical solutions, and responsive government, and that constituents want their concerns heard and addressed. Magistrate, District 5. Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent): Aldridge says he favors smaller government involvement and greater community support, and describes his goal as creating positive change in the community. He says transparency in government is a top priority and that he will be honest and transparent in Fiscal Court actions. Tony Nelson (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. Bowling Green City Commission (vote for up to four). Melinda Hill (Nonpartisan, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Thomas Alan Morris (Nonpartisan, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Sue Parrigin (Nonpartisan, incumbent): Parrigin says she will seek community input on consequential decisions while remaining mindful of fiscal responsibility. She identifies continued transparency in city government, inclusion of residents’ ideas and concerns, and community growth with fiscal responsibility as guiding principles. Dana Beasley-Brown (Nonpartisan, incumbent): She says Bowling Green needs responsive and transparent city government and that she wants to be a voice for residents. Don Langley (Nonpartisan, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Carlos D'Angelo Bailey (Nonpartisan, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Brian Fishback (Write-in): No public statement found in our sources.