A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?
Summary
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and Democratic candidate, is running for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Supported by 314 Action, a group that helps elect doctors and scientists, she emphasizes public health and science in her campaign, especially amid recent health crises and political debates on medical issues.Key Facts
- Annie Andrews has been a pediatrician for 20 years and is running for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina.
- Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly, leading to Graham’s sister, Darline, becoming the Republican candidate.
- 314 Action is a political fund aiming to elect 100 doctors to state and federal offices by 2030.
- The group raised $25 million to support candidates with science and medical backgrounds.
- Public health issues like vaccine importance and disease outbreaks are central to current political debates.
- In 2018, many STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professionals ran for Congress, but only about 12% won.
- Experts say electing scientists and doctors to government is important to protect and promote science policy.
- There are currently 20 physicians serving in the U.S. House and Senate, and only one doctor governor in Hawaii.
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