Democratic doctors and scientists won elections up and down the ballot. The wins come after years of cuts to US health and science infrastructure. Among the history-making lawmakers are Democratic Dr Abdul El-Sayed and Dr Annie Andrews.
Kennedy disrupted and defunded work on vaccines to placate base of zealots. 4 in 10 ‘Maha voters’ worried about healthcare prices. Democrats capitalized on this upheaval.
In Ohio, Dr Amy Acton's experience as Covid-19 health director turned out to be an asset. Democrat Christina Bohannan pledged to spend more on research in Iowa. New Democratic lawmakers face far-reaching challenge when they are sworn in.
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