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Julie Smith is a Forward Party candidate for the House District 63 seat. Below are her responses to a six-question survey sent to her by the Daily Herald. This interview may have been edited for brevity and clarity. 1. Why is the position you are running for important? The Legislature should be the voice of the people. The people are the government, ultimately, in a democracy. If we want to preserve our democracy we must elect people who will represent the people over their party or their political ambitions. Our government leaders should have ethical and honorable intentions and ...