Pro-science group urges Mark Kelly to run for president in 2028
Summary
A pro-science political group, 314 Action Fund, is encouraging Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, who is also a former astronaut, to run for president in 2028. The group supports candidates with science and technology backgrounds and has spent millions in recent elections to promote such candidates.Key Facts
- 314 Action Fund promotes scientists running for public office to support science-based policies.
- The group raised over $100 million in the past decade, with $25 million spent during the 2026 midterm elections.
- They spent more than half of the 2026 funds on Democratic primary races.
- Joshua Morrow, president of 314 Action Fund, wants Mark Kelly to run for president and said the group would support him immediately.
- Kelly has worked with 314 Action and was once considered as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
- 314 Action Fund previously received money linked to AIPAC’s super PAC but has since stopped accepting funds from that group.
- Some candidates backed by 314 Action Fund have criticized Israel, including Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
- Mark Kelly’s team has not commented, but Kelly has said he is seriously thinking about a 2028 presidential run.
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