Public Health Leaders Pivot to Statewide Campaigns Amid Political Polarization

By Phil Galewitz, Christine Mai-Duc and Amanda Seitz · KFF Health News · 2026-07-31

Public Health Leaders Pivot to Statewide Campaigns Amid Political Polarization

According to KFF Health News, several former health officials are vying for top executive roles in California and Ohio to determine if pandemic-era visibility translates to electoral success. These Democratic candidates, including former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, face a diffi

According to KFF Health News, several former health officials are vying for top executive roles in California and Ohio to determine if pandemic-era visibility translates to electoral success. These Democratic candidates, including former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, face a diffi