It Was a Big Night for Doctors to Win Seats in Congress, Riding the Blue Wave

It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave

Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.

Meet the Doctors and Scientists Who Won in the Midterms

Meet the doctors, nurses, scientists, and engineers who won in the 2026 midterms—and learn what they want to do for health care and science.

Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave

Blue wave of new Democratic lawmakers include a deep list of doctors, scientists and medical professionals ready to reform the U.S. health care system.