Numerous candidates with STEM backgrounds are running for federal seats, and record numbers are competing in local races across the country.

See who’s on the ballot for House and Senate seats this year.

The primordial emotion is apt to run amok. But harnessing it can lead to responsible behavior and sound thinking.

Political newcomers to federal and state legislatures with STEM backgrounds are bringing evidence to drafting laws, yet getting bills passed remains elusive.

The Democrats’ takeover of the House inspires hope for science-based policies, but voters struck down several ballot initiatives to counteract climate change.

The midterm elections flip several House seats in favor of Democratic candidates with STEM backgrounds.

After a surge of political enthusiasm among the scientific community since 2016, only a small fraction of candidates with science and engineering backgrounds made it through primary elections this year.  

In local races across the country, researchers are running on platforms of bringing more evidence-based decision-making into state governments.

We’ve compiled a list of political hopefuls on the ballots in state and federal races in November.