Jobs, China major concerns for U.S. Senate candidates

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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley speaks to reporters Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after filing for reelection. He said his biggest campaign topics will be bringing in jobs, getting good wages for workers, keeping schools safe and protecting women and girls from what he said is "ridiculous ideology."
Genevieve Tlustos/News Tribune photo: U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley speaks to reporters Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after filing for reelection. He said his biggest campaign topics will be bringing in jobs, getting good wages for workers, keeping schools safe and protecting women and girls from what he said is "ridiculous ideology."

Opposing candidates for U.S. Senate are running on some similar concerns.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican incumbent seeking reelection, and Lucas Kunce, a Democrat challenger, take issue with China's rising dominance and corporations taking advantage of Missourians.

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