“Now, Sean is running for Congress because he knows Washington needs to focus on what matters to regular people – like protecting health care and Medicaid, not cutting it; getting costs down, not exploding the national debt; helping small businesses grow, not giving huge tax breaks to special interests; and letting women make their own health care decisions, instead of politicians making it for them.”
“In the Michigan Senate, I was proud to vote to repeal the 1931 abortion ban, ensuring these often difficult decisions are made by families and doctors, not politicians. And I was proud to serve as a board member of Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan for several years.”
“Supported reproductive healthcare protections: Identified repealing Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban and protecting access to reproductive healthcare among his legislative accomplishments.”
Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Cap what patients pay in premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Extend or restore the enhanced ACA premium tax credits
Restore and expand federal funding for Medicaid and health care
Offer a public insurance option, such as a Medicare buy-in
Hold health insurance companies accountable
“While Huizenga voted to slash Medicaid, rip health care away from families, raise their health care costs, and give tax cuts to billionaires and special interests, Senator McCann has fought to expand Medicaid and increase access to quality health care for every Michigan family.”
“While Huizenga is focused on doing what’s right for special interests, I will keep up my work to expand access to quality and affordable health care for all our families.”
“Expand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.”
“Ban health insurance companies from denying authorization for necessary procedures that your doctor says you need, and cap co-pays so that you can actually afford your care.”
“Voted to lower prescription drug costs: Voted for SB 483 in 2023 to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, and continued supporting prescription drug affordability legislation.”
“If you’re ready to ban Congress from trading stocks, stop handing out billions to billionaires in tax breaks, and demand that drug companies finally negotiate to lower prices, I’m your guy.”
“Sean knows Washington is broken and he’ll fight for the change we need – banning members of Congress from trading stocks, negotiating for lower drug prices, and stopping massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, so we put hard-working people first.”
“McCann has a proven record of standing up for Michigan communities in the Michigan State Legislature, and when he is elected to Congress, he will keep fighting to protect these essential safety-net programs and lower costs for seniors.”
“Expand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.”
Expand coverage to more people, including through the ACA and Medicaid
Reverse the cuts to Medicaid and restore the ACA tax credits
“Expand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.”
“While Huizenga voted to slash Medicaid, rip health care away from families, raise their health care costs, and give tax cuts to billionaires and special interests, Senator McCann has fought to expand Medicaid and increase access to quality health care for every Michigan family.”
“While Huizenga is focused on doing what’s right for special interests, I will keep up my work to expand access to quality and affordable health care for all our families.”
“Expand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.”
“Now, Sean is running for Congress because he knows Washington needs to focus on what matters to regular people – like protecting health care and Medicaid, not cutting it; getting costs down, not exploding the national debt; helping small businesses grow, not giving huge tax breaks to special interests; and letting women make their own health care decisions, instead of politicians making it for them.”
“While Huizenga voted to slash Medicaid, rip health care away from families, raise their health care costs, and give tax cuts to billionaires and special interests, Senator McCann has fought to expand Medicaid and increase access to quality health care for every Michigan family.”
“That’s why one of my proudest votes in the Michigan Legislature was to expand access to Medicaid to over a million people in Michigan, making it possible for more families to have real, quality health care.”
“Voted to expand Medicaid: McCann voted for Michigan’s 2013 Medicaid expansion legislation (HB 4714), which expanded eligibility for low-income residents.”
“Advocated for protecting healthcare access in Michigan’s budget: Publicly emphasized the importance of Medicaid and healthcare funding for patients, jobs, and rural communities.”
“Expand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.”
“Expand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.”
“In the Michigan Legislature, I voted time and time again to fully fund our police, our firefighters, and programs that invested in mental health resources.”
Improve maternal health and reduce maternal deaths
Close disparities in maternal health, including racial gaps
Expand access to midwives and doulas
“Supported maternal and infant healthcare: Voted for legislation (SB 818, SB 820, and HB 5826) addressing maternal health disparities, hospital childbirth policies, and doula scholarships in December 2024.”
Protect and strengthen rural hospitals so they stay open
“Supported protecting rural hospitals: Identified legislation strengthening rural hospitals and improving healthcare access as part of his 2025 legislative priorities.”
Stop insurers from denying or delaying care doctors say patients need
“Ban health insurance companies from denying authorization for necessary procedures that your doctor says you need, and cap co-pays so that you can actually afford your care.”
“I believe that the decision to start or grow a family is between a woman, her family, and her doctor—NOT politicians who have no place in the doctor’s office.”
“Backed hospital price transparency and improved breast cancer screening: Reported supporting legislation to improve hospital price transparency and mammogram testing and reporting.”
“Supported state funding to offset federal Medicaid cuts: Highlighted Michigan’s $2.7 billion investment intended to counteract federal Medicaid reductions and preserve healthcare access.”
“We’ve got a corruption problem in this country and it’s time to hold the powerful accountable: stop politicians from using their offices to benefit themselves, restore trust and accountability in government, and get back to doing everything possible to lower the cost of living for families.”
“Ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists and using their insider knowledge to get rich by scoring a job with the corporations and industries they are supposed to have been regulating.”
“Strengthen the Office of Congressional Conduct – the body that investigates ethical wrongdoings – to allow this nonpartisan body to actually do its job of enforcing ethics rules.”
“Ban family members from being paid by members of Congress’ office. Politicians should not be allowed to put their spouses or kids on payroll while skirting any oversight.”
“If you’re ready to ban Congress from trading stocks, stop handing out billions to billionaires in tax breaks, and demand that drug companies finally negotiate to lower prices, I’m your guy.”
“Sean knows Washington is broken and he’ll fight for the change we need – banning members of Congress from trading stocks, negotiating for lower drug prices, and stopping massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, so we put hard-working people first.”
“Strengthen and empower the Federal Elections Commission to regularly audit campaign spending – because members of Congress too often use their campaigns as personal piggy banks to finance luxury travel.”
“That’s why I’ve stood up for free and fair elections. I pushed forward independent redistricting efforts and will always fight against extremist attempts to undermine our elections.”
Restore and protect federal support for clean energy
“Invest in renewable energy projects and restore the clean energy tax credits to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources while lowering utility costs. Michigan families are seeing their electricity bills rise while old coal plants are forced to operate and utility executives make a fortune – that’s got to end.”
“Sean helped pass SB 353, 880, and 881 that will help lower utility bills by increasing eligibility for the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) and prevent companies from opting out of the program.”
“While Huizenga supported the federal intervention to keep Campbell operating, McCann has focused his work on utility affordability, ratepayer protections, and lowering energy costs for Michigan families.”
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”
“Invest in renewable energy projects and restore the clean energy tax credits to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources while lowering utility costs. Michigan families are seeing their electricity bills rise while old coal plants are forced to operate and utility executives make a fortune – that’s got to end.”
Help homes and buildings upgrade to cut energy bills
Keep data centers' energy costs off household bills
“Sean helped pass HB5028, a bill which removed homeowners associations’ abilities to restrict Michiganders ability to upgrade their homes to lower their energy bills.”
“While Huizenga supported the federal intervention to keep Campbell operating, McCann has focused his work on utility affordability, ratepayer protections, and lowering energy costs for Michigan families.”
Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
Expand nuclear power
Expand clean and renewable energy production at home
Restore and keep tax credits for energy production
“The United States can be a leader in the growing domestic energy economy—we should be building energy infrastructure here at home so we don’t have to rely on foreign oil or foreign energy. And we’ll create good-paying energy jobs while we’re at it.”
“Solar, wind, and nuclear energy here in Michigan will help us support US energy independence, reduce pollution, and create good-paying jobs in our community.”
“Invest in renewable energy projects and restore the clean energy tax credits to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources while lowering utility costs. Michigan families are seeing their electricity bills rise while old coal plants are forced to operate and utility executives make a fortune – that’s got to end.”
“Solar, wind, and nuclear energy here in Michigan will help us support US energy independence, reduce pollution, and create good-paying jobs in our community.”
“Sean helped pass HB5028, a bill which removed homeowners associations’ abilities to restrict Michiganders ability to upgrade their homes to lower their energy bills.”
“People have seen their electric rates go up substantially in a very short order of time, and the plant operates at a loss — it’s costing $600,000 a day to operate. The whole thing is a terrible situation that needs to be ended”
“Trump’s decision to force aging coal plants to stay open, including one in Holland, Michigan, months after it was due to close, is damaging our environment and raising energy costs for people in Michigan and beyond.”
Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills
Lower health care and prescription drug costs
Roll back tariffs to bring prices down
Raise wages
Cut taxes for working families
“In the Michigan Senate, I’ve taken steps to ease the tax burden for regular folks and try to make life a little more affordable—and I’ll work to do the same for you in Congress.”
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”
“I’m running for Congress to lower costs for the regular people of Southwest Michigan so they can raise a family, find a good-paying job, buy a house and retire with dignity.”
“Now, Sean is running for Congress because he knows Washington needs to focus on what matters to regular people – like protecting health care and Medicaid, not cutting it; getting costs down, not exploding the national debt; helping small businesses grow, not giving huge tax breaks to special interests; and letting women make their own health care decisions, instead of politicians making it for them.”
“Cut taxes for working families while ensuring that corporations and the top 1% pay their fair share. The middle class deserves real relief – no more unfair handouts to billionaires so they can buy another private jet. We should be working to help more families take a step up into the middle class, and that includes cutting their taxes.”
“If you’re ready to ban Congress from trading stocks, stop handing out billions to billionaires in tax breaks, and demand that drug companies finally negotiate to lower prices, I’m your guy.”
“Sean knows Washington is broken and he’ll fight for the change we need – banning members of Congress from trading stocks, negotiating for lower drug prices, and stopping massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, so we put hard-working people first.”
Cut taxes for seniors, including on Social Security benefits
“From cracking down on slumlords, to leading disaster relief with the Red Cross, helping attract new jobs and businesses to Michigan and expanding tax relief for working families as State Senator.”
“The stories spotlight McCann’s proven record of delivering tax relief for working families and seniors, expanding access to affordable child care, and investing in workforce development.”
“In the Michigan Senate, I’ve taken steps to ease the tax burden for regular folks and try to make life a little more affordable—and I’ll work to do the same for you in Congress.”
“Cut taxes for working families while ensuring that corporations and the top 1% pay their fair share. The middle class deserves real relief – no more unfair handouts to billionaires so they can buy another private jet. We should be working to help more families take a step up into the middle class, and that includes cutting their taxes.”
Stop tax breaks and loopholes for big corporations
“Cut taxes for working families while ensuring that corporations and the top 1% pay their fair share. The middle class deserves real relief – no more unfair handouts to billionaires so they can buy another private jet. We should be working to help more families take a step up into the middle class, and that includes cutting their taxes.”
“Sean knows Washington is broken and he’ll fight for the change we need – banning members of Congress from trading stocks, negotiating for lower drug prices, and stopping massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, so we put hard-working people first.”
“Supported eliminating Michigan’s state income tax on Social Security benefits in 2025, helping retirees keep more of their hard-earned retirement income.”
“I think we have to start with undoing the damage that’s been done, and then we can get back to the basics that help us with economic development, which is investing in education, trying to cut red tape out of the way for people to be successful, and making sure that job opportunities are available for people”
“I believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, which is why I strongly support public education and funding our public schools.”
“In the Michigan Legislature, I helped increase funding to hire more public-school teachers, social workers, and therapists; expand access to free pre-K; and make free school breakfasts and lunch available to all K-12 students.”
Promote the trades as an equal path to a four-year degree
“We need to make sure our schools are providing our children with the skills they need to succeed, whether that means putting them on the path to a four-year degree or providing the technical education to connect them with the skills to work in a 21st-century manufacturing economy.”
“In the Michigan Legislature, I helped increase funding to hire more public-school teachers, social workers, and therapists; expand access to free pre-K; and make free school breakfasts and lunch available to all K-12 students.”
“In the Michigan Legislature, I helped increase funding to hire more public-school teachers, social workers, and therapists; expand access to free pre-K; and make free school breakfasts and lunch available to all K-12 students.”
“From cracking down on slumlords, to leading disaster relief with the Red Cross, helping attract new jobs and businesses to Michigan and expanding tax relief for working families as State Senator.”
“I think we have to start with undoing the damage that’s been done, and then we can get back to the basics that help us with economic development, which is investing in education, trying to cut red tape out of the way for people to be successful, and making sure that job opportunities are available for people”
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”
Retrain workers whose jobs change or disappear, including from AI
“The stories spotlight McCann’s proven record of delivering tax relief for working families and seniors, expanding access to affordable child care, and investing in workforce development.”
“Protect our jobs from being taken by AI, and invest in retraining and apprenticeship programs to help the next generation get a leg-up in the workforce.”
“I have always fought for Michigan workers, from voting to repeal so-called Right-to-Work legislation to showing up for our unions on the picket line as they fight for fair contracts.”
“UAW helped build our state into an organized labor powerhouse, and I’ll continue to stand with them and fight for working people when I’m in Congress.”
Retrain and prepare workers for jobs changed by AI
Protect workers' jobs from being replaced by AI
“Protect our jobs from being taken by AI, and invest in retraining and apprenticeship programs to help the next generation get a leg-up in the workforce.”
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”
“Stop corporations and monopolies from raising our costs: whether it is private equity and Wall Street buying homes and jacking up housing costs, big banks raising rates, or industries like pharma and big tech colluding to keep costs high, it is time to hold them accountable.”
“As Executive Director of the Vine Neighborhood Association in Kalamazoo, Sean helped combat blight in rental properties by ensuring slumlords were held legally accountable for thousands of violations.”
“Regardless of who you are or where you live, you deserve the right to be safe in your home, your community, and with your neighbors. And our children deserve to go to school every day without the threat of gun violence.”
“Regardless of who you are or where you live, you deserve the right to be safe in your home, your community, and with your neighbors. And our children deserve to go to school every day without the threat of gun violence.”
“In Congress, I’ll continue to be that champion—supporting local law enforcement and gun-violence prevention while promoting responsible gun ownership in our communities.”
Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
“In the Michigan Legislature, I voted time and time again to fully fund our police, our firefighters, and programs that invested in mental health resources.”
“In Congress, I’ll continue to be that champion—supporting local law enforcement and gun-violence prevention while promoting responsible gun ownership in our communities.”
“The tariffs of the Trump administration that Congress and the congressman (Huizenga) have supported have deeply disrupted that predictability, that ability to know, sort of, what the future might hold, and that makes hiring decisions more difficult”
“Backbreaking tariffs are making all aspects of life more expensive—grocery and gas prices are skyrocketing, utility bills are doubling, and housing costs are higher than ever.”
Expand access to child care, with more centers, slots and providers
“The stories spotlight McCann’s proven record of delivering tax relief for working families and seniors, expanding access to affordable child care, and investing in workforce development.”
“McCann has a proven record of standing up for Michigan communities in the Michigan State Legislature, and when he is elected to Congress, he will keep fighting to protect these essential safety-net programs and lower costs for seniors.”
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“Helped expand Rx Kids to Kalamazoo: Supported state budget investments in Rx Kids, which provides financial assistance to pregnant mothers and families with infants.”
“As state senator, Sean fought to hold polluters accountable by requiring more thorough cleanups after damaging spills, and making it easier for those harmed by pollution to seek justice.”
“Farmers and rural Michigan are bearing the brunt of the Trump administration’s tariff policy. The costs of seed, fertilizer, and fuel are all going up due to tariffs.”
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“Congress needs to pass the Farm Bill Reauthorization to support farmers and rural communities through investment in infrastructure, workforce training, economic development, and conservation.”
“In Congress, I will push for “Right to Repair” legislation. For too long, our farmers have been forced to wait for expensive repairs when they are capable of maintaining and repairing their equipment themselves, at much lower costs.”
“A world exists where we can have a secure border that stops criminals from entering our country while providing a path for those who follow the rule of law to come here legally.”
“What doesn’t keep us secure is ICE and untrained federal agents terrorizing our communities and killing American citizens in broad daylight. In Congress, I will do everything in my power to overhaul ICE and hold agents accountable for illegal actions.”
Keep legal immigration open to those who follow the rules
“A world exists where we can have a secure border that stops criminals from entering our country while providing a path for those who follow the rule of law to come here legally.”
“Our veterans fought for our freedoms, and we owe it to them to be there when they come home.
That means ensuring all veterans receive the Veterans Administration benefits they earned, strengthening pathways for veterans to access job training and quality careers, and protecting and strengthening the VA.”
“Our veterans fought for our freedoms, and we owe it to them to be there when they come home.
That means ensuring all veterans receive the Veterans Administration benefits they earned, strengthening pathways for veterans to access job training and quality careers, and protecting and strengthening the VA.”
“Our veterans fought for our freedoms, and we owe it to them to be there when they come home.
That means ensuring all veterans receive the Veterans Administration benefits they earned, strengthening pathways for veterans to access job training and quality careers, and protecting and strengthening the VA.”
“Now, Sean is running for Congress because he knows Washington needs to focus on what matters to regular people – like protecting health care and Medicaid, not cutting it; getting costs down, not exploding the national debt; helping small businesses grow, not giving huge tax breaks to special interests; and letting women make their own health care decisions, instead of politicians making it for them.”
“I think we have to start with undoing the damage that’s been done, and then we can get back to the basics that help us with economic development, which is investing in education, trying to cut red tape out of the way for people to be successful, and making sure that job opportunities are available for people”
“Stop corporations and monopolies from raising our costs: whether it is private equity and Wall Street buying homes and jacking up housing costs, big banks raising rates, or industries like pharma and big tech colluding to keep costs high, it is time to hold them accountable.”