“How would they handle the country in a respectful manner?”

— Brittany Keegan, curator, Lawrence

“How are they going to make health care better?”

— Edward Redding, home improvement , Kansas City, Mo.

“In terms of personal experience, how do they relate to the people who work nine-to-five to feed their children? And if they can't, how would they improve that?”

— Xavier Allen-Jones, student, New Orleans

“How are we going to make college more affordable?”

— Julianna Cullen, student, Edwardsville, Ill.

“How do you plan to keep America safe in the wake of recent terrorist attacks?”

— Jana Shipley, student, Edwardsville, Ill.

“What is your strategic vision for foreign policy for America in the 21st century?”

— G.J. Greenwill, venture capitalist, Lawrence

“As president, what would you do that would make the United States better in 20 years?”

— Mike Grear, attorney , Lawrence

“What's your stance on abortion, and how would your presidency impact abortion access?”

— Amber Barcel, sexual health educator, Omaha, Neb.