Where Michigan governor candidates stand on health care costs, access

Michigan’s next governor has no shortage of health care issues to grapple with. What candidates say they’ll do on costs, access and more.

By: Jordyn Hermani

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 1,937

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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Bridge asked Michigan gubernatorial candidates about how they’d tackle the state’s most pressing health care issues
Topics including affordability, Medicaid funding, mental health and aging
The candidates responded directly to questions and concerns raised by Bridge readers

From a strained mental health system to rapidly rising costs, Michigan’s next governor will have no shortage of health care related issues to tackle when they’re sworn into office early next year.

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