November 5, 2025

314 Action Celebrates STEM Sweep in Local and State Races Across the Country

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — On Tuesday, 100 314 Action-endorsed STEM candidates were elected to local and state offices in New Jersey, Virginia, and across the nation. There are three state legislative races still too close to call in New Jersey and Washington State. 

“Science won in New Jersey, Virginia, and across the nation,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “At a time when science and health care are under constant attack, their voices are needed more than ever in our communities. STEM leaders represent the future—a future where our elected officials make evidence-based decisions and work to save health care, protect our environment, and grow our economy.”

Naughton continued, “Change begins at the local level and Americans are hungry for candidates who believe in science. We understand the importance of investing in these races up and down the ballot and building a pipeline of strong candidates who represent our future. With so much at stake in 2026, the election results prove that the path to taking back the House and the Senate, run through our STEM candidates.” 

The 314 Action candidates elected to state legislative offices:

In addition, 92 314 Action-endorsed candidates across 18 different states running for local and municipal offices have been elected, with 16 races still too early to call.

314 Action is the only national organization working to elect scientists across all levels of government—from the Senate down to local school boards. The organization is powered by a grassroots community of over six million people supporting scientists, doctors, and STEM professionals who will use science and facts to address our most pressing issues like climate change and health care.

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