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Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionHealth care? We expanded it right here in Michigan. Cost of living? We expanded the working families tax cut, ended the retirement tax, and right now we’re working to lower energy bills. Protecting democracy and our elections? We strengthened Michigan’s voting rights and made our districts fair.
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Health care? We expanded it right here in Michigan. Cost of living? We expanded the working families tax cut, ended the retirement tax, and right now we’re working to lower energy bills. Protecting democracy and our elections? We strengthened Michigan’s voting rights and made our districts fair.
GETTING THINGS DONE FOR MI-04
Candidate positionDear Friend,As a Michigan State Legislator and former City Commissioner, I’ve built a reputation as someone who will work with anybody and everybody to deliver results for Michigan’s families. For me, public service is never about partisan games; it’s about finding common ground and actually solving problems.Health care? We expanded it right here in Michigan. Cost of living? We expanded the working families tax cut, ended the retirement tax, and right now we’re working to lower energy bills. Protecting democracy and our elections? We strengthened Michigan’s voting rights and made our districts fair.That’s what can be done when you put real results over rhetoric, even in times like these.In Congress, I’ll continue to work day and night for Michigan’s hardworking families. Not for the billionaires or the corporate cronies. But for you.I hope to earn your support.Sincerely,Sean McCannCandidate for Michigan’s 4th Congressional District
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Dear Friend,As a Michigan State Legislator and former City Commissioner, I’ve built a reputation as someone who will work with anybody and everybody to deliver results for Michigan’s families. For me, public service is never about partisan games; it’s about finding common ground and actually solving problems.Health care? We expanded it right here in Michigan. Cost of living? We expanded the working families tax cut, ended the retirement tax, and right now we’re working to lower energy bills. Protecting democracy and our elections? We strengthened Michigan’s voting rights and made our districts fair.That’s what can be done when you put real results over rhetoric, even in times like these.In Congress, I’ll continue to work day and night for Michigan’s hardworking families. Not for the billionaires or the corporate cronies. But for you.I hope to earn your support.Sincerely,Sean McCannCandidate for Michigan’s 4th Congressional District
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionI hope to earn your support.
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I hope to earn your support.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionMy 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.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionExtend the ACA tax credits and reduce the cost of health care.
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Extend the ACA tax credits and reduce the cost of health care.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionLower prescription drug costs and hold Big Pharma accountable for price gouging.
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Lower prescription drug costs and hold Big Pharma accountable for price gouging.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionThe 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.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionSolar, wind, and nuclear energy here in Michigan will help us support US energy independence, reduce pollution, and create good-paying jobs in our community. In the Michigan Senate, I supported funding to help reopen the Palisades Nuclear Plant to help us move towards a clean energy future.
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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. In the Michigan Senate, I supported funding to help reopen the Palisades Nuclear Plant to help us move towards a clean energy future.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionWe need solutions that reduce costs for Michigan families—not aging coal and natural gas plants that make energy more expensive for ratepayers.
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We need solutions that reduce costs for Michigan families—not aging coal and natural gas plants that make energy more expensive for ratepayers.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionWe need to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the beauty of Michigan for all our kids and grandkids.
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We need to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the beauty of Michigan for all our kids and grandkids.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionNow more than ever, it is vital that we stand up for our democratic ideals, our Constitution, and our freedoms. Freedom of speech is a pillar of our country and the foundation of our electoral process. 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.
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Now more than ever, it is vital that we stand up for our democratic ideals, our Constitution, and our freedoms. Freedom of speech is a pillar of our country and the foundation of our electoral process. 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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn Congress, I will continue to use my voice, alongside yours, to make sure that we defend the institutions that make America stand head and shoulders above the rest of the world.
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In Congress, I will continue to use my voice, alongside yours, to make sure that we defend the institutions that make America stand head and shoulders above the rest of the world.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionFarmers 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. And as a result of Trump’s threats, China stopped buying U.S. soybeans last year, tanking prices.
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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. And as a result of Trump’s threats, China stopped buying U.S. soybeans last year, tanking prices.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionOur farmers are committed to their communities and to growing the food necessary to feed and support them. The dismantling of USAID left many farmers in a tough spot with excess crops and nowhere to sell them.
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Our farmers are committed to their communities and to growing the food necessary to feed and support them. The dismantling of USAID left many farmers in a tough spot with excess crops and nowhere to sell them.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionCongress needs to pass the Farm Bill Reauthorization to support farmers and rural communities through investment in infrastructure, workforce training, economic development, and conservation.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn 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.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionRight now, politicians in Washington aren’t focused on doing this. Instead, they’re slashing and burning, attacking the VA, and undermining our commitment to our veterans.
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Right now, politicians in Washington aren’t focused on doing this. Instead, they’re slashing and burning, attacking the VA, and undermining our commitment to our veterans.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn Congress, I’ll fight back against DOGE cuts impacting the VA that are undermining care.
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In Congress, I’ll fight back against DOGE cuts impacting the VA that are undermining care.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionI believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, which is why I strongly support public education and funding our public schools.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn 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.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionOur immigration system is broken. There’s no way around it.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.
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Our immigration system is broken. There’s no way around it.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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionWhat 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.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn the Michigan Legislature, I voted time and time again to fully fund our police, our firefighters, and programs that invested in mental health resources.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn Congress, I’ll continue to be that champion—supporting local law enforcement and gun-violence prevention while promoting responsible gun ownership in our communities.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionI 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.
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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.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionIn Congress, I will fight back against extremist attempts to rip these decisions away from women.
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In Congress, I will fight back against extremist attempts to rip these decisions away from women.
Sean’s Plan for Michigan
Candidate positionPeople should be able to work, earn a good wage, and build a better life for their families. That should be a possibility, not a privilege, for everyone. We need to keep investing in manufacturing here at home to create good jobs and strengthen our local economies.
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People should be able to work, earn a good wage, and build a better life for their families. That should be a possibility, not a privilege, for everyone. We need to keep investing in manufacturing here at home to create good jobs and strengthen our local economies.
Taxes
Candidate positionCut 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.
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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.
Health care
Candidate positionExpand access to quality affordable health care by expanding the public option, reversing the cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and protecting Medicare.
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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.
Prescription drug costs
Candidate positionCap insulin costs at $35 per month for everyone who relies on it, and expand Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices to save us all money.
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Cap insulin costs at $35 per month for everyone who relies on it, and expand Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices to save us all money.
Health insurance
Candidate positionBan 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.
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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.
Energy and utility costs
Candidate positionInvest 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.
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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.
Food and agriculture costs
Candidate positionBan anti-competitive practices in the food and agricultural industry to lower input costs and in turn lower grocery costs.
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Ban anti-competitive practices in the food and agricultural industry to lower input costs and in turn lower grocery costs.
Housing
Candidate positionBan corporate and private equity investors from buying up housing, and cut red tape to build new homes to meet demand.
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Ban corporate and private equity investors from buying up housing, and cut red tape to build new homes to meet demand.
Data centers
Candidate positionEstablish federal data center guardrails to safeguard consumers from paying for corporate energy and water usage.
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Establish federal data center guardrails to safeguard consumers from paying for corporate energy and water usage.
Artificial intelligence and workforce training
Candidate positionProtect 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.
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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.
Affordability
Candidate positionThe bottom line is: The cost of living is rising from gas to groceries to housing while the rich get richer and rig the system for themselves. I’ll fight to lower costs for Michigan families because our government should serve the people, not the powerful.
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The bottom line is: The cost of living is rising from gas to groceries to housing while the rich get richer and rig the system for themselves. I’ll fight to lower costs for Michigan families because our government should serve the people, not the powerful.