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LAST CALL: Ask Candidates Your Questions!

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For part of our omni-partisan midterm election coverage, we have been reaching out to some of the major campaigns and political organizations looking for women candidates who are interested in answering BlogHer community questions in the final days of the campaign, and we're happy to report that we now have candidates who will be participating.

As with Carly Fiorina, who answered our questions in a phone interview, and Kirsten Gillibrand, who met with us in person, these candidates will answer questions we collect here at BlogHer.com, via Twitter and Facebook.

We're excited that the following candidates have accepted our invitation for interviews:

Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan speaks during the 2010 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in St. Louis on March 19, 2010. The Jefferson-Jackson Dinner brings the state's democratic party together for a night of speeches by state-wide elected officials. Carnahan is running against Rep. Roy Blunt for the Senate seat that will be vacated by Sen. Kit Bond. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Photo via Newscom

We will continue to add candidates to the list if they respond to our inquiries or reach out to us. (Any other candidates/campaigns wishing to participate can contact me, sarah.granger[at]blogher[dot]com.) We also want to thank the Women's Campaign Forum, a nonpartisan political organization, for their help in reaching out to the campaigns.

These candidates will respond to blogger questions as soon as we provide to them, so please pose your questions in the comments area below. If your question is specific to one candidate in particular, please direct it to her first name. If it is a general question, please note "general question." As with the interview with Ms. Fiorina, the ground rules are simple: provide a neutral question that's not leading or defamatory, and ideally that deals with a particular issue of concern in the race.

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Sarah Granger blogs here and there. She is curating BlogHer's political coverage through Election 2010.

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sgranger 5 pts

Thanks to our great community for supplying so many fascinating questions here, on Facebook, Twitter and via e-mail.

I've submitted six questions to each of the candidates. We will start posting their answers as soon as we receive them.

Sarah Burris 5 pts

There's a consistent debate from more extreme voters about the role of government itself. What is your political philosophy on the role of government? Does it help or hinder progress?

journeyofahomemaker 5 pts

I would like to know why Robin Carnahan is against the Parental Rights Amendment?

sgranger 5 pts

Note: Betsy Markey of Colorado has joined the list.

It's not too late to ask the candidates more questions!

Jill Miller Zimon 5 pts

n/t

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Maria Niles 5 pts

If elected, what would be the ideal first piece of legislation you would like to work on?

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dianaelee 5 pts

How specifically can we cover more people, close the donut hole, etc. and make health care more affordable at the same time?

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dianaelee 5 pts

Awesome question & one I am definitely curious about as a member of that district.

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sgranger 5 pts

Somehow I never get tired of that question. And it applies to every woman who runs!

Jill Miller Zimon 5 pts

What advice would you give other women interested in public service but concerned about the tough campaign road you and other women must travel?

Jill Writes Like She Talks ( http://www.writeslikeshetalks.com )

In The Arena: Jill Miller Zimon, Pepper Pike City Council Member ( http://jillmillerzimon.blogspot.com )

Rita Arens 7 pts

What are their positions on coverage for maternal health pre- and post-partum, on mental health coverage and on environmental legislation?

Rita Arens authors Surrender Dorothy and is the editor of Sleep is for the Weak. She is BlogHer's assignment and syndication editor.

Erin Kotecki Vest 5 pts

I want to know how they will fight to further Health Care Reform, not repeal it... and how they will work to protect reproductive rights for women.

I'd also like to know how they plan to help women via their legislative ideas.

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sgranger 5 pts

(This was relayed to me.)

How does your experience as a nurse translate to being a legislator?

SF Thea 5 pts

What are your thoughts on how to make Nevada energy and water efficient?