A U.S. biochemistry professor takes his political shot—and misses by a lot By Jeffrey MervisNov. 16, 2018 Randy Wadkins looks back on running for Congress as a Democrat in Mississippi
STEM candidates elected to U.S. House prepare for their new jobs By Jeffrey MervisNov. 15, 2018 New lawmakers say they’re ready to apply science to policymaking
With Democrats in control of U.S. House, science panel gets fresh start By Jeffrey MervisNov. 13, 2018 New chairperson promises “to restore the credibility” of committee
Science restored: Eddie Bernice Johnson prepares to chair key panel in U.S. House of Representatives By Jeffrey MervisNov. 13, 2018 A Democratic majority means new leadership for a troubled panel
Some takeaways for science from yesterday’s U.S. elections By Jeffrey MervisNov. 7, 2018 Seven science candidates seize seats in the House of Representatives
Dozens of scientists ran for U.S. Congress. With 2 weeks to go, 18 are still standing By Jeffrey Mervis, Jia You, et al.Oct. 25, 2018 A few are favored to win, and some races could decide whether Democrats retake the House
Kathleen Williams wants Montana voters to help her restore civility and science By Jeffrey MervisOct. 22, 2018 Democratic nominee runs on health care and making Congress work better
Mel Hall hopes data-driven career will take him to Congress By Jeffrey MervisOct. 19, 2018 Democratic challenger in Indiana eschews labels in race against incumbent
Lauren Underwood runs on progressive values in seeking House seat By Jeffrey MervisOct. 18, 2018 Democratic nominee takes on conservative incumbent in Illinois race
Life after a ballot loss By Jeffrey MervisOct. 17, 2018 Science candidates who lost their primaries have returned to old jobs, or taken new ones
Science candidates are on the ballot next week in three states By Victoria Davis, Elizabeth Gamillo, et al.Aug. 1, 2018 Race for Congress continues with primaries in Washington, Michigan, and Missouri
Physicist learns hard lessons about money and leadership in U.S. politics By Jeffrey MervisJul. 5, 2018 Elaine DiMasi loses bid for House seat in New York
Science candidates: High-tech smarts aren’t enough for defeated Obama aide By Jeffrey MervisJun. 28, 2018 Brian Forde reflects on losing his bid for House seat in southern California
Physicist hopes the evidence is clear in bid for New York congressional seat By Jeffrey MervisJun. 20, 2018 Elaine DiMasi left longtime post at Brookhaven National Laboratory to enter politics
The science candidates: Jess Phoenix says her defeat shows how much in politics needs to change By Jeffrey MervisJun. 15, 2018 Volcanologist shares lessons learned—and future plans—after failed bid for California seat
Scientists fare poorly in Super Tuesday primary vote By Jeffrey MervisJun. 6, 2018 Neuroscientist Hans Keirstead hopes late count will win him a shot at California seat