As we cover the campaigns for governor, U.S. Senate, 2nd District U.S. House and the state House of Representatives in advance of the Nov. 4 general election, we’d like to focus on the issues that are most important to readers.

For federal races, we plan to focus on jobs and the economy, the future of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and immigration reform.

At the state level, our list is longer:

• Tax policy: Should Kansas repeal tax cuts; slow down or “hit the accelerator”?

• Education funding: What happens if the court orders the state to spend more?

• Higher education funding

• Federal regulation: Is it a good idea to defy federal authority on guns, environment and other issues?

Our question to readers: Are we missing any issues of importance to you or Douglas County? Are there specific questions on the topics above that you’d like to see us answer?

Let us know in the story comments, or email news@ljworld.com