Galloway said she supported universal gun background checks, closing gun-purchasing loopholes, “things that are supported by both parties in a bipartisan way.”

Galloway said she supported abortion rights. Parson signed House Bill 126 in May. The law, which takes effect Aug. 28, bans abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy, except in medical emergencies. He said in signing the legislation that all life has value and should be protected.

“Women have a constitutional right to health care, and they should be able to access that,” Galloway said.

When asked whether she would regulate abortion, she said, “I do think later in pregnancy there should be restrictions, but HB 126 is cruel and extreme. There are no exceptions for rape or incest.”

She did not elaborate on when during a pregnancy women should face “restrictions” on abortion.

“I trust women to make their own health care decisions, plain and simple,” Galloway said.

When asked how she would win a conservative state, Galloway said: “It’s about the message and we’re going to take it to every corner of this state, from Hannibal to Hayti, from Kansas City to St. Louis. Everywhere in between. People are sick of a system rigged against them.”