A U.S. biochemistry professor takes his political shot—and misses by a lot
Randy Wadkins looks back on running for Congress as a Democrat in Mississippi
The science vote 2018
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STEM candidates elected to U.S. House prepare for their new jobs
New lawmakers say they’re ready to apply science to policymaking -
With Democrats in control of U.S. House, science panel gets fresh start
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
A Democratic majority means new leadership for a troubled panel -
Some takeaways for science from yesterday’s U.S. elections
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
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
Democratic nominee runs on health care and making Congress work better -
Mel Hall hopes data-driven career will take him to Congress
Democratic challenger in Indiana eschews labels in race against incumbent -
Lauren Underwood runs on progressive values in seeking House seat
Democratic nominee takes on conservative incumbent in Illinois race -
Life after a ballot loss
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
Race for Congress continues with primaries in Washington, Michigan, and Missouri -
Physicist learns hard lessons about money and leadership in U.S. politics
Elaine DiMasi loses bid for House seat in New York -
Science candidates: High-tech smarts aren’t enough for defeated Obama aide
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
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
Volcanologist shares lessons learned—and future plans—after failed bid for California seat -
Scientists fare poorly in Super Tuesday primary vote
Neuroscientist Hans Keirstead hopes late count will win him a shot at California seat
