Ben Ambrose

Ben Ambrose grew up in Hesperia, Michigan. He served in the Marines for 20 years as an infantryman.[1]

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Campaign websiteAmbrose's campaign website stated the following:Make Life More AffordableRight now, too many Michigan families are struggling just to get by. It's time to focus on creating good-paying jobs and building a sustainable economy for the 21st century.Key PrioritiesBringing down the cost of essentials like groceries and gas by holding big corporations accountable for unfair price gougingSupport small businesses with tax incentives and reduced red tapeStrengthen workers' rights and collective bargainingBring manufacturing jobs back to Michigan through 'Buy American' policiesExpand job training programs for emerging industriesInvest in clean energy manufacturing to create thousands of Michigan jobsStrengthen our SchoolsAfter nearly two decades serving in the Marines, Ben went back to school to pursue an education. Education changed Ben's life, and he wants every child to have access to quality schools and affordable higher education.Key PrioritiesIncrease federal funding for public schools and reduce class sizesMake college more affordable through expanded Pell GrantsInvest in vocational training and apprenticeship programsSupport teachers with better pay and professional developmentEasy access to post-secondary education for all Michigan residentsChampion Medicare for AllNo one should have to decide between purchasing groceries and purchasing medicine. Ben proudly supports Medicare for All and is committed to making affordable, accessible healthcare a reality for every American.Key PrioritiesChampion Medicare for All to guarantee quality healthcare for every AmericanProtect and strengthen the Affordable Care ActLower prescription drug costs for seniorsExpand mental health services and addiction treatmentSupport rural hospitals and healthcare providersEnsure women have access to reproductive healthcareFighting for Those who Fought for UsBen served our country alongside men and women who were injured, mentally and physically, he knows what Veterans need to assimilate back into civilian life and not only survive, but thrive. He will never back down from the fight to protect veterans and military families.Key PrioritiesEnsuring veterans have access to the best possible health careImproving VA systems to more efficiently get veterans the services they needEnsure veteran's health care is comprehensive and expand access to mental health careProtecting our Natural EnvironmentBen grew up on a farm, he understands how important it is to protect Michigan's natural resources today, and for the future. We can protect our natural environment while building our economy.Key PrioritiesFight to increase the Federal Caps on agriculture products we grow right here in West MichiganProtect the Great Lakes from pollution and invasive speciesTransition to clean energy sources and reduce carbon emissionsFocus on making Michigan energy independentSupport sustainable agriculture and farming practicesKeeping our Communities SafeWe all want to live in a safe and secure community. Ben is committed to keeping our communities safe through smart, effective policies.Key PrioritiesSupport community policing and police accountability measuresIncreased law enforcement training and transparencyInvest in violence prevention and intervention programsImprove emergency response capabilities and increased pay for all public servantsCombat the opioid crisis with treatment and prevention— Ben Ambrose's campaign website (July 29, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.