A cure for Trump? Why Democratic doctors are running in the 2026 midterms
Summary
Public health professionals, including a growing number of Democrats, are running for Congress in the 2026 midterms. Advocates and experts say frustration with rising health costs and Trump-era policies they view as anti-scientific has helped spur their political involvement.Key Facts
- The American College of Gastroenterology estimated that as many as 25 physicians could win congressional seats this election cycle, potentially a record.
- California pediatrician Richard Pan is among the public health professionals seeking congressional office.
- Physician and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is competing for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
- Pediatrician Annie Andrews is running for a South Carolina Senate seat that the article describes as usually safe for Republicans.
- Experts and advocacy groups link increased Democratic participation to frustration with healthcare costs and policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Epidemiologist Eric Feigl-Ding founded Vax PAC, which backs candidates who support what it calls responsible vaccine policies.
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