AS SENATOR DURBIN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, REPRESENTATIVE UNDERWOOD LEADS ILLINOIS SENATE PRIMARY POLLING

With Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announcing today that he will be retiring at the end of his term, leaving the Illinois Senate seat open, Representative Underwood, a nurse and public health expert, is the strongest potential candidate. Last month, 314 Action Fund released the findings of a new poll, showing Rep. Underwood leads in every test with voters. 

314 ACTION SPOTLIGHTS FIVE CLIMATE CHAMPIONS ON 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY

On the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, 314 Action announced their top five Climate Champions—candidates who have gone above and beyond to tackle the climate crisis.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: LAUREN UNDERWOOD LEADING POLL FOR ILLINOIS SENATE

Earlier this week, 314 Action Fund released the findings from a new poll on the Illinois Senate race, clearly showing Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a nurse and public health expert, leading the ballot, should Senator Dick Durbin retire. In every single scenario, voters trusted Rep. Underwood over the rest of the candidates.

NEW POLL: REPRESENTATIVE LAUREN UNDERWOOD LEADS ILLINOIS SENATE PRIMARY IF DURBIN RETIRES

A new poll commissioned by 314 Action Fund shows that Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a nurse and public health expert, leads the Illinois Senate ballot in every test, should Senator Dick Durbin retire. In a potential four-way race, a three-way race, and after introducing each candidate’s biography, Representative Underwood stood above the rest to Illinois voters.

ICYMI: 314 ACTION CALLS FOR ELON MUSK TO BE FIRED FOR DISRESPECTING VETERANS 

Last week, 314 Action launched a new ad slamming Elon Musk for his repeated disrespect of veterans—including Senator Mark Kelly. “Musk” will run in battleground states with VA hospitals, including Arizona, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio. In total, the ad will reach 21 medical centers.

314 ACTION FUND ENDORSES THREE VANGUARDS OF SCIENCE IN EFFORT TO PROTECT CRUCIAL HOUSE SEATS

314 Action Fund today announced the endorsement of three vanguards of science: Representatives George Whitesides (CA-27), John Mannion (NY-22), Janelle Bynum (OR-05).

NEW AD: “IT’S TIME TO FIRE MUSK” — 314 ACTION BLASTS ELON MUSK FOR ATTACKING VETERANS, INCLUDING SENATOR MARK KELLY

314 Action today released a new digital ad slamming Elon Musk for repeatedly disrespecting veterans at every opportunity—including Senator Mark Kelly. Following Musk’s DOGE orders to fire thousands upon thousands of veterans, he went after Senator Kelly, calling him a “traitor”. 

314 ACTION CELEBRATES JUDGE SUSAN CRAWFORD’S HISTORIC VICTORY IN WI SUPREME COURT RACE

314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement on Judge Susan Crawford’s victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, effectively holding onto the liberal majority: “Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her successful election to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Now more than ever, we need fair, pro-science justices—and that’s Judge Susan Crawford.

314 ACTION STATEMENT ON FL-06 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ELECTION

314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement on Florida’s Sixth Congressional District race:  “There’s no denying that Josh Weil ran a strong campaign. As a math teacher in a public school, he used data and facts to ultimately put Republicans on defense in a district that was previously Red by 33 points. The margin between Josh and his opponent was closer than ever. This is a victory in itself.

ICYMI: 314 ACTION TAKING ON 28 ANTI-SCIENCE HOUSE REPUBLICANS

This is the latest in 314 Action’s electoral work combatting the GOP’s relentless attacks on science. Earlier this month, the organization launched Guardians of Public Health—a campaign dedicated to electing 100 new doctors by 2030, from the State House to the White House.