Democrats running for governor agree on need for healthcare access, differ on how to get there

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 900

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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In the contest for the Democratic nomination for governor, “affordability” might be the most frequently used campaign watchword. Side-by-side with it is another word: Healthcare.

Healthcare “is one of the most broken systems in the whole of government,” says former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. It’s “working as it was designed to,” says state Rep. Francesca Hong — in what is decidedly not a compliment to the system.

Among voters, it is “a top issue if …

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