Democrats with science backgrounds see $12 million boost from STEM PAC

Published July 2, 2026 6:00am ET



EXCLUSIVE — Doctors and scientists running on the Democratic ballot are getting $12 million in support this midterm election season from a PAC that aims to get STEM candidates elected to office.

314 Action Fund, a scientist-supporting PAC, announced that its $12 million investment so far in 2026 is the group’s highest investment in any election cycle to date, spending on initiatives such as digital and mail advertising projects and funneling money directly to several candidates whom the PAC supports.

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