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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.

A science-oriented political action committee is supporting candidates across the country.

The future French president’s goals are pro-science, yet he will need parliamentary support.

This year, US politics was dominated by the run-up to October elections, with science policy issues playing a role here and elsewhere around the world.

From education to space, science fared well at the polls on Tuesday.

Biotech, pharmaceutical, and insurance companies have spent a record-breaking amount this election—nearly $200 million.

Politicians could make better decisions if they thought more like scientists, says Rush Holt, the only physicist in Congress.  

Many Americans who are likely to vote in upcoming elections are not in favor of across-the-board cuts to non-discretionary funding.