They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes. By Phil Galewitz, Christine Mai-Duc, and Amanda Seitz July 31, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/elections/election-midterms-candidates-becerra-acton-el-sayed-california-ohio-michigan/ A handful of former public health officials are campaigning for top statewide offices across the country, testing whether their experience with covid and other hot-button health issues will appeal to voters in November.