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As we approach Election Day on November 6, Stateside is interviewing congressional candidates around the state about the issues most important to them.

Debbie Dingell is the incumbent¹ Democrat² in Michigan's 12th Congressional District. She has represented the district since 2015.

Congresswoman Dingell believes there are numerous important challenges ahead, but she said her primary concern is health care.

"I'm a very strong believer that every American's got a right to quality, affordable³ health care. We have kept the administration from totally destroying [the Affordable Care Act]. Health care will be the number one issue that comes back in the next Congress," Dingell said.

Listen above to hear more about Dingell's position on environmental issues, her push toexpand broadband internet access, and the changes she wants to see in campaign finance rules.

1 incumbent   

adj.成为责任的，有义务的；现任的，在职的

参考例句：

• He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
• It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。

2 democrat   

n.民主主义者，民主人士；民主党党员

参考例句：

• The Democrat and the Public criticized each other.民主党人和共和党人互相攻击。
• About two years later,he was defeated by Democrat Jimmy Carter.大约两年后，他被民主党人杰米卡特击败。

3 affordable   

adj.支付得起的，不太昂贵的

参考例句：

• The rent for the four-roomed house is affordable.四居室房屋的房租付得起。
• There are few affordable apartments in big cities.在大城市中没有几所公寓是便宜的。