Dr. William Morrone has dedicated his entire career to serving the health, safety, and well-being of Michigan communities. As a practicing osteopathic physician, addiction specialist, and Chief Medical Examiner for Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Tuscola Counties, he has spent more than 20 years caring for people across our region and strengthening the public health systems families rely on every day.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Dr. Morrone earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete master’s degrees in Public Health and in Toxicology and Pharmacology, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to medicine, prevention, and community health. Over the course of his career, he has served in numerous clinical, educational, and public-sector roles, including family practice, pain management, addiction treatment, and medical examiner services.

Dr. Morrone also serves as the Medical Director for Recovery Pathways, where he works directly with patients confronting substance use disorders. His work has made him a respected voice on improving behavioral health, expanding access to treatment, and redesigning systems so they truly meet people’s needs.

Through decades of practice, he has seen how Michigan families struggle with accessing healthcare. He believes strongly in restoring a system that treats the whole person; mental and physical health together, and making care simpler to navigate for patients and families.

But Dr. Morrone’s commitment to community extends far beyond medicine. He understands that the health of our people is directly tied to the health of our economy, infrastructure, and neighborhoods. That’s why he is focused on:

• Strengthening unions and rebuilding partnerships between manufacturers and workers

• Lowering costs for families, from groceries to utilities

• Fixing Michigan’s roads and ensuring gas taxes are used only to repair infrastructure

• Expanding affordable and attainable housing, protecting renters and good landlords

• Cracking down on health care grant fraud and increasing oversight

• Creating new pathways for homeownership and economic stability

Dr. Morrone believes in a Michigan where every hardworking person has a fair chance to thrive, where families can afford to live, work, and retire with dignity, and where government works transparently for the people.

With a lifetime of service, a deep understanding of public health, and a commitment to practical problem-solving, Dr. Morrone is ready to bring honest leadership and real accountability to the State Senate.