Polls | Southeast Missourian newspaper, Cape Girardeau, MO

With Election Day coming, how will you vote?

Mail In-person early In-person day of Don’t plan on voting

Fall officially begins Sunday, Sept. 22. What is the best part of the season?

Cooler weather Anticipation of the holiday season Food/drink (pumpkin spice, warm cider, etc.) Not a big fan

Do you support Jackson High School's decision to ban cellphone use in classrooms while still allowing students to use them during lunch, between classes and during "privilege time"?

Yes, good decision. No, there should be more access. No, there should be even less access to phones. Undecided

Do you believe there should be more than one presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris?

Yes No Undecided

Do you plan to get a flu vaccine this year?

Yes No Undecided

What is your favorite part of the SEMO District Fair?

Rides Food Livestock Grandstand entertainment Seeing friends

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that smoking runs higher in rural Missouri than in other rural parts of the country. Some say that is related to relatively low cigarette taxes and weak rules about smoking in public places. Would you support more stringent rules about smoking in public places?

Yes No Undecided

How far will with Kansas City Chiefs go this year?

Super Bowl Champions Make the Super Bowl but lose. Make the playoffs but not go far. Miss the playoffs I don’t know and I don’t care.

Do you support Gov. Parson’s proposed emergency rules to restrict the sale of hemp-derived THC products?

Yes, I support the emergency rules. No, I oppose the emergency rules. Undecided.

Did you watch any of the political conventions this year?

Yes, I watched the Republican National Convention. Yes, I watched the Democratic National Convention. Yes, I watched both conventions. No, I didn’t watch either convention. I didn’t watch it live, but I saw highlights/followed news coverage.

Proposition A will be on the ballot in November which, if approved, would increase the minimum wage to $13.75/hour on Jan. 1, 2025, and $15/hour on Jan. 1, 2026. It would then be indexed for inflation. Will you support this ballot measure?

Yes No Undecided

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have suggested that tips should not be taxed. Do you agree?

Yes, tips should not be taxed. No, they should be taxed. Undecided

What's your level of interest in the upcoming football season for local teams?

I will go to all/most of the games and follow the coverage. I'm a super fan. I'll go to a few games and casually follow coverage. I'll follow the coverage, but probably won't go to the games. Not a football fan.

Do you support the proposed water rate increase in Cape Girardeau to fund $120 million in needed upgrades to the city’s water system, which will be on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election?

Yes, I support the rate increase. No, I oppose the rate increase. I'm unsure and need more information.

Should trans athletes be allowed to compete against women in the Olympic games?

Yes, they should be allowed. No, they should not be allowed. I’m unsure

Former President Donald Trump recently proposed that seniors should not be taxed on Social Security benefits. Currently, Social Security benefits are taxed based on combined income, which includes adjusted gross income, non-taxable interest and half of the benefits. Individuals with combined income below $25,000 and couples below $32,000 are not taxed, but higher incomes can result in up to 85% of benefits being taxed. Do you agree with Trump's proposal to eliminate income tax on Social Security benefits?

Yes, Social Security benefits for seniors should not be taxed. I’m in favor of eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits for most seniors, but the highest income earners should be taxed on their benefits. Taxation of Social Security benefits should not change from current policy. All Social Security benefits should be taxed. Undecided.

Do you support Amendment 4 on the August ballot, which would require Kansas City to increase its police funding from 20% to 25% of its general revenue, ensuring additional resources for the police force?

Yes, I support Amendment 4. No, I do not support Amendment 4. No, I do not support Amendment 4, but I do hope local leaders in Kansas City spend more on police. Undecided.

Do you support Amendment 1 on the August ballot, which proposes to amend the Missouri Constitution to exempt places providing childcare outside of the child’s home from property tax?

Yes, I support Amendment 1. No, I do not support Amendment 1. Undecided.

What’s your favorite part of Jackson Homecomers?

Food Rides Entertainment/Contests Seeing friends Other

How closely did you follow the coverage of this week's Republican National Convention?

I watched every major speech and event. I followed key highlights and updates regularly. I occasionally checked for updates and summaries. I only saw a few brief mentions. I didn't follow the coverage at all.