As the McBrine for State Senate campaign enters the general election cycle, an endorsement from Dr. Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and former chair of the Democratic National Committee, reminds voters that healthcare is on the ballot in November.
In a tweet, Dr. Dean, a physician, wrote: "I am proud to endorse fellow physician and lifelong Democrat Katie McBrine for Mass State Senate, Plymouth & Norfolk! Katie is running to make healthcare affordable and accessible for everyone. Let's take Katie's Prescription for Change to Beacon Hill!"
Dr. McBrine, a pediatrician, has made healthcare the central plank of her campaign. Dr. McBrine said, "Universal health coverage is the only way forward to a sustainable system which will make healthcare affordable, accessible, and fair."
Beyond systemic reform, Dr. McBrine emphasizes the importance of community health: "Beacon Hill must resolve the opioid crisis, provide green transportation options, invest in mental health treatment, and protect the environment. As a pediatrician and a mother, I know that these will improve the quality of life for residents and families across the state."
"Few members of the Massachusetts Legislature have medical training," noted Dr. McBrine, "If we are to tackle and solve these enormous policy challenges, then we need individuals with subject-matter knowledge capable of examining the research, speaking credibly with experts from across sectors, and shaping solution-oriented legislation."
Running unchallenged in the Democratic primary, Dr. McBrine secured more votes than her incumbent opponent, with the general election less than two months away. The McBrine campaign has earned the endorsement of MassCare, which supports a single-payer system in the state, and 314Action, which aims to diversify state legislatures with STEM professionals, joining more recent endorsements by the Young Democrats of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus. For more information about Dr. McBrine's views on wellness and healthcare, please visit www.votemcbrine.com.
Dr. Katie McBrine, a pediatrician, is the Democratic candidate running for the Plymouth & Norfolk state senate seat. Her campaign, "A Prescription for Change," reflects a commitment to health and community through health care system reform, modernizing public transportation, providing unsurpassed educational opportunities for all, and stewarding the environment. Dr. McBrine lives in Hingham with her husband and two children and practices in Scituate. For more information about the campaign, visit www.votemcbrine.com or social media channels.
