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A political action committee focused on mental health policy is announcing a successful election cycle after all 15 candidates it endorsed in gubernatorial races won their respective contests. Mental Health PAC, which describes itself as the only political action committee dedicated exclusively to electing candidates who prioritize mental health issues, said its inaugural slate included Republicans and Democrats from states across the country, according to a news release. According to the organization, the endorsed candidates support efforts aimed at improving access to mental health care, strengthening insurance coverage and addressing youth mental health concerns. The group said the endorsements build on the work of its sister organization, Inseparable Action, which has provided policy briefings to candidates from both major parties about opportunities to improve mental health systems in their states. Mental Health PAC cited polling that found broad voter support for expanding access to mental health services and said it spent nearly $500,000 supporting candidates in multiple states during the election cycle. The organization plans to expand its electoral engagement efforts ahead of future elections, according to the announcement.