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For over a decade, 314 Action Fund has recruited and elected a historic number of scientists to the U.S. House, Senate, and state and local offices nationwide—thanks to millions of grassroots supporters from every part of the country.

314 Action provides hands-on operational support for local, state, and federal campaigns. 314 Action offers a wide range of candidate services including, but not limited to: polling, fundraising, strategy and communications support, campaign staff support, briefings, and media training.

From pre-launch to Election Day, we work closely with candidates every step of the way. Whether you’re a first time candidate running for local office or an elected official running for reelection, we’re there every step of the way.

Depending on the needs of a candidate or campaign, 314 Action offers support with, but not limited to:

  • Staffing
  • Fundraising
  • Polling
  • Campaign strategy
  • Communications support
  • General consulting

Jumping into politics is a big decision. But, it’s worth it. Public health agencies are being dismantled, infectious disease outbreaks are spreading, and scientific innovation is being threatened. Science and democracy itself are under attack and the only people with the skills to defend it and fight back are scientists like you.

Our world, our country, and our communities need science candidates like you. Thank you for standing up and bringing your voice to this fight.

  • Voters prefer candidates with backgrounds in science and medicine (+58) over those aligned with the MAHA agenda (+11) by a nearly 6-to-1 margin.Voters are more favorable to candidates with a background in science over other professions.
  • Voters trust their family doctor, nurses and scientists the most. More than 2 in 3 voters also trust scientists (79%) and medical researchers at major universities (76%).
  • Nearly half of swing district voters (44%) and Independents (42%) say health in the U.S. has declined in the last year. 35% of all voters say it has stayed the same.

March 2026 Data for Progress Survey of 2,350 likely voters nationally including swing district voters and Independents

If you have decided to run for office and have officially launched your campaign, please fill out our endorsement application in order to be considered for an endorsement.

If you are unsure about running for office, have not yet launched a campaign, still considering your options, would like information on candidate and campaign training in your area, or would like to learn more about running for office — we want to hear from you!

Please fill out our Run For Office form and we will be in touch.

Thanks for your interest!