PORTAGE, MI — Today, Mayor Patricia Randall of Portage officially endorses Dr. Matt Longjohn for Michigan’s 40th State House District. A prominent figure in local government since 2009, Mayor Randall believes Dr. Longjohn’s experience and commitment to public service make him the ideal candidate to represent the district in Lansing.
“I am excited to endorse Dr. Matt Longjohn in his campaign to represent Michigan’s 40th House District. As a lifelong resident of Portage, graduate of Portage Northern and Kalamazoo College, Matt will be a strong advocate for the residents of Portage. With his vast experience and national reputation as an innovative leader in healthcare, Matt will look through this lens as he makes his mark in Lansing. Please join me in supporting Matt in 2024,” said Randall.
A 5th-generation Kalamazoo County resident and nationally recognized public health leader, Dr. Matt Longjohn brings over 25 years of experience in medicine, public health, policy development, coalition-building, and small business. If elected, he would be the only physician in the Michigan legislature, aiming to contribute his unique perspective to address the rapidly deteriorating healthcare system. Committed to improving the health and quality of life for residents in Michigan’s 40th State House District, Dr. Longjohn emphasizes the urgency of tackling issues such as healthcare accessibility, affordability, rising costs of medicines, workforce shortages, and structural inequities in care