Capitol News

Senator Elissa Slotkin, currently representing Michigan's 7th district in the U.S. Congress, shared several personal stories from her constituents on July 2, 2025, highlighting the importance of healthcare coverage. These tweets underscore the critical role that medical support plays in the lives of individuals facing significant health challenges.

Ashlee from Battle Creek expressed concerns about potential cuts to healthcare services. She stated, "I have 2 non-verbal autistic children that I’m currently raising. Any form of cuts would be devastating to my family. Also, the mental healthcare given to their father. Our medical care is VERY IMPORTANT."

Suzanne from Cheboygan detailed her family's reliance on Medicaid due to her husband's severe illness and her own chronic pain condition. She noted, "My husband has stage 4 cancer and he depends on Medicaid to help pay for his chemotherapy and other treatments. I personally have to drive 3 hours away because I have chronic pain and have to get injections or I cannot walk. We are barely making ends meet."

Anne from Alpena shared her recent diagnosis and emphasized the necessity of healthcare coverage for her situation: "I just diagnosed I have breast cancer. I would be lost without healthcare coverage."

Elissa Slotkin has been serving in Congress since 2019 after replacing Mike Bishop. Born in New York City in 1976, she now resides in Lansing and holds a BA from Cornell University.