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The only national organization working to recruit, train and elect scientists and doctors. #ElectScientists

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🔭 WATCH: Today, there are more scientists serving in elected office than at any point in America’s history. Founded in 2016, 314 Action has elected 700+ Democratic scientists across the country. Ten years. One movement. Join us: 314action.org
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Kids shouldn’t be dying of preventable infectious diseases.
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A sixth person in Pennsylvania has died with measles, state health officials said Wednesday. Read more: abcnews.link/SiR4Q09
Pennsylvania reports 6th measles-associated death amid outbreak: Health officials

Pennsylvania reports 6th measles-associated death amid outbreak: Health officials

A sixth person in Pennsylvania has died with measles, state health officials said Wednesday.

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New members of Congress, who include a record number of Democratic doctors, nurses, scientists and engineers, will help shape the health agenda next year. They are expected to intensify their oversight of RFK Jr. with newfound subpoena power. wapo.st/4iGJAdm
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🇺🇸 What's next for U.S. healthcare policy? At #HLTHUSA, Senator Mark Kelly joins Shaughnessy Naughton of @314action, moderated by Dr. Vin Gupta, to discuss healthcare costs, access, reform + bipartisan solutions. 🗒️ Nov. 15 | 5:30 PM | Main Stage ➡️ hlth.com/events/usa/agenda/2…
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Americans expect more from their healthcare system. The question now is whether our policies can meet that expectation. Grateful to join @SenMarkKelly and @314action @VoteShaughnessy to discuss what a more ambitious, practical healthcare agenda demands—and how we begin delivering on it! @HLTHEVENT
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With latest AP call, there are 3 new Dem doctors headed to the House. -Amish Shah, ER - AZ-01 -Richard Pan, pediatrician - CA-06 -Adam Hamawy, surgeon - NJ-12 That brings total # of Dem docs in House to nine, which almost triples their numbers from 2024. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
Doctors Run for Congress as Healthcare Costs Hit Voters (1)

Doctors Run for Congress as Healthcare Costs Hit Voters (1)

A crop of doctors running for Congress this election cycle hope that their healthcare experiences will connect to voters worrying about the rising cost of insurance and prescription drugs.

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Fun fact: all of @314action’s Guardians of Public Health won on Tuesday
Victoria Knight (@victoriaregisk) profile pictureVictoria Knight@victoriaregiskNov 5
With latest AP call, there are 3 new Dem doctors headed to the House. -Amish Shah, ER - AZ-01 -Richard Pan, pediatrician - CA-06 -Adam Hamawy, surgeon - NJ-12 That brings total # of Dem docs in House to nine, which almost triples their numbers from 2024. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
Doctors Run for Congress as Healthcare Costs Hit Voters (1)

Doctors Run for Congress as Healthcare Costs Hit Voters (1)

A crop of doctors running for Congress this election cycle hope that their healthcare experiences will connect to voters worrying about the rising cost of insurance and prescription drugs.

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LenaSun@bylenasunNov 5
NEW: A record number of Democratic docs, nurses + scientist are headed to Washington after midterms, incl 2 w/ MDs to the Senate. But what drove STEM wave may be more complicated than their credentials. @rachel_roubein, me + @caitlinsgilbert 1/3 washingtonpost.com/health/20…
A ‘STEM wave’: Democratic doctors, scientists win a record number of seats in the midterms

A ‘STEM wave’: Democratic doctors, scientists win a record number of seats in the midterms

New members of Congress are expected to help shape the health agenda next year.

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Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave. Here’s how their backgrounds may influence health policy. statnews.com/2026/11/04/midt…
Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave

Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave

The clinicians and researchers who will take office are ready to tackle the U.S. health care system.

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Jessica Nix@jessicanix_Nov 4
Revenge of the nerds! Public health and medical leaders like @AbdulElSayed , @AnnieAndrewsMD and @amyactonoh helped usher in the massive blue wave. Gift link for @business with @rachelcohrs: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Public Health Experts Cheer ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Midterm Rout

Public Health Experts Cheer ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Midterm Rout

Tuesday night’s blue wave flipped both chambers of Congress for the Democrats, ushering in a new class of medical experts to federal and state offices after vaccine policy and health funding were...

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Democratic Doctors Elected for First Time in Nearly 60 Years Flip U.S. Senat 314action.org/news/press-rel…
Democratic Doctors Elected for First Time in Nearly 60 Years Flip U.S. Senate - 3.14 Action

Democratic Doctors Elected for First Time in Nearly 60 Years Flip U.S. Senate - 3.14 Action

Doctors backed by 314 Action Fund helped Democrats take control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open Senate seat and Dr. Annie Andrews flipped South Carolina, making...

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The healing starts now.
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Jason Ukman@JasonUkmanNov 4
Significant: Democratic scientists and clinicians have spent the past two years outraged and often powerless. Now, some of them are headed for public office. Via @AnilOza16 @SarahLizChar statnews.com/2026/11/04/midt…
Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave

Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave

The clinicians and researchers who will take office are ready to tackle the U.S. health care system.

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The time is now. RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. End of discussion.
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Arizona, it’s the honor of a lifetime to be your next congressman.
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Republicans — who pushed sweeping, unprecedented health reforms, from Medicaid cuts to MAHA’s upheaval — had a terrible, no good, very bad election night on Tuesday. statnews.com/2026/11/04/heal…
Top health takeaways from the midterm elections

Top health takeaways from the midterm elections

Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress, and doctors and scientists won key seats. Here are the top health takeaways from the midterms.

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Anthony Wright@aewrightNov 4
Public health will have new champions next year, whether in the Senate with Drs. Andrews (SC) and El-Sayed (MI), in the House with Dr. Pan (CA), and in Governor's offices like Dr. Acton (OH).
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Don’t know committee assignments obviously But Senators Andrews and El-Sayed questioning RFK Jr. would be something to see
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Mannion becomes the first Democrat in 48 years to win consecutive terms in the Syracuse-based congressional district. syracuse.com/politics/cny/20…

Mannion looks ahead to Democrats’ agenda with new power: ‘We must move forward’

Mannion becomes the first Democrat in 48 years to win consecutive terms in the Syracuse-based congressional district.

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Dr. Josh Green@DrJoshGreenNov 4
Governor Josh Green has been re-elected with the highest margin of victory in Hawaii state history! #Mahalo #Grateful #TrustedCaringLeadership staradvertiser.com/2026/11/0…
Gov. Josh Green re-elected by record-setting margin | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Gov. Josh Green re-elected by record-setting margin | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green handily won reelection Tuesday, defeating the Republican ticket of Gary Cordery and running mate Daniel Anthony by a record margin to secure a second four-year term.

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Jonathan Cohn@CitizenCohnNov 4
Don’t know committee assignments obviously But Senators Andrews and El-Sayed questioning RFK Jr. would be something to see
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I'm deeply grateful to the people of Oregon's 3rd Congressional District for trusting me to continue representing them. We've accomplished so much together. Thank you, Team Maxine, for being part of this journey. It's an honor to serve, and I'm ready to continue the work ahead.
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