“It's always been an important issue to me. I worked in long-term health care for 20 years, and now I'm getting to an age where it's becoming a personal concern and not just a professional one.”

— Lenise Eddings, manager/artist, Wellsville

“Extremely important. I think health care and education are my two top issues, but I don't think one is more important than the other. They are both at the top of my list.”

— Devin Halsey, cook, Lawrence

“I would say I'm concerned about it, but I haven't heard any ideas that would make a difference in who I vote for.”

— Bruce Hull, list manager, Parkville, Mo.

“It's pretty important, but maybe not the most important. I've got a child on the way, so it's definitely something to think about.”

— Anna Feyen, personal care assistant, Lawrence