314 Action Fund is proud to announce historic spending in the midterms with more than $22 million invested in STEM candidates this cycle, the largest investment in the organization’s ten-year history. This milestone is made possible by 314 Action Fund’s record-breaking fundraising efforts from a growing network of pro-science donors this cycle. 314 Action Fund has endorsed over 500 STEM candidates who are well-positioned to win in November with the group’s support.
As the only organization working to recruit, train and elect Democratic scientists around the country, 314 Action Fund continues to expand its impact through strategic investment in competitive House and Senate races. Following $14.5 million spent in Democratic primaries––the largest primary investment by the group so far—the organization is playing a key role in taking back the House with historic spending reporting an additional $7.6 million spent in the general election.
Additional $7.6 Million Invested in STEM House Candidates in Battlegrounds
The path to control of Congress runs through six districts where 314 Action Fund has invested an additional $7.6 million in the general election to support Democratic doctors and scientists running in toss up districts. The organization is holding MAGA Republicans accountable in these frontline House races with targeted spending on television, digital advertising and direct mail.
- In CA-06, 314 Action Fund’s $3.65 million investment across TV, digital and mail will help pediatrician Dr. Richard Pan cross the finish line in the race against Rep. Kevin Kiley. Watch “Truly Honored” and “Duck”, our most-watched ad this cycle.
- In AZ-01, 314 Action Fund has invested $979,088.94 in digital and TV ads supporting Dr. Amish Shah, an emergency medicine physician.
Watch “Rubber Stamp”. - In IA-01, 314 Action Fund has spent $1,037,379.76 for digital and TV ads supporting engineer-by-training Christina Bohannan. The race for IA-01 was decided by just 799 votes in 2024. Watch “Fake”.
- In VA-02, 314 Action Fund has launched a $465,000 direct mail program supporting former Rep. Elaine Luria in her rematch against Rep. Jen Kiggans.
- In NJ-07, 314 Action Fund is investing $465,000 in direct mail supporting former Navy test pilot and healthcare leader Rebecca Bennett.
- In CO-08, 314 Action is spending $1.04 million on digital ads and direct mail supporting former state representative and first responder Manny Rutinel. Watch our three new digital ads: Break, Typical, and Fighter.
Direct Fundraising for Candidates Brings Total Impact to Nearly $30 Million
In addition to this historic $22 million investment, 314 Action sent another $6.6 million directly to campaigns through bundling efforts—bringing its total impact in the fight to take back the House to nearly $30 million.
Bottom Line: The fight to take back the House runs through STEM candidates and 314 Action Fund is backing them with the resources needed to win in six competitive House districts. With these members in Congress, Democrats will have a pro-science majority ready to push back against Trump and RFK Jr.’s dangerous agenda.