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In Final Stretch, 314 Action Announces New $650K Ad Buy in Support of Dr. Nirav Shah for Maine Governor’s Race

“Dr. Nirav Shah is the clear frontrunner in this race and 314 Action is all-in to make sure he gets over the finish line in the June primary. He has spent his career protecting American families from disease and outbreak, and he has proven he can lead through a crisis. His pandemic leadership became a national model, and voters recognize that experience matters. He will become Maine’s next Governor because voters are ready for doctors and scientists to be their elected officials who put evidence and facts first.”

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314 Action Fund More Than Doubles Primary Investments in 2026

In 2026, 314 Action has already committed more than we have in previous cycles and invested earlier, because we’re not waiting for November, we are shaping the field now. Despite the results nationwide, 2024 was the most successful election year on record for 314 Action Fund. We invested just over $3 million in the primary season for that cycle, ultimately helping elect or re-elect 248 Democratic scientists across the country, including a total of seven new STEM members to Congress. With more than double that committed to key Democratic primaries in 2026, 314 Action Fund is on track to deliver more wins in the midterms. The following memo outlines our major investments this cycle and our focus on the next 60 days.

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314 Action Announces New “Stop RFK Jr.” Fundraising Committee Starting with Initial Six-Figure Ad Supporting Dr. Richard Pan

"RFK Jr.'s anti-science policies have left the United States dangerously unprepared for the next outbreak. As health secretary, he continues to spread dangerous lies and half-truths to undermine confidence in childhood vaccines, modern medicine and the healthcare system as a whole. That’s why 314 Action is targeting RFK Jr. in the midterms—his policies are dangerous, deeply unpopular and have left Americans sicker and more susceptible to death and disease."

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RFK Jr.’s Sledgehammer and Silence Leaves U.S. Unprepared for Latest Hantavirus Outbreak

“When do you build the ark? Before the flood,” said 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton. “It’s been over a week since the World Health Organization first announced its response to the hantavirus outbreak—and RFK Jr. has stayed virtually silent. Americans are in the dark because RFK Jr. hasn’t issued any health alerts or communicated updates to the public on how his team is managing the outbreak, and they are turning to their local doctors for answers."

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NEW: Dr. Nirav Shah Leads Democratic Race for Maine Governor

“Dr. Shah is the leader Maine needs right now,” said 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton. “He has spent his career protecting American families from disease and outbreak, and he has proven he can lead through a crisis. His pandemic leadership became a national model, and voters recognize that experience matters. With four public polls confirming, he is now the clear front-runner in this race and he will become Maine’s next governor in November.”

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314 Action Statement on Marty Makary Resigning as FDA Commissioner

“Despite all of his attempts to show loyalty, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is the latest casualty in Donald Trump’s return to an Apprentice-style presidency, though RFK Jr. insists “he made the call.”Let me be clear: voters don’t care who made the call, they want affordable healthcare, low drug prices and access to safe and effective medication—and that’s what they deserve from their next FDA Commissioner."

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LISTEN NOW: 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton on Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

“We are coming up on our 10th anniversary of 314 Action, and have done a lot of work in bringing more scientists and doctors into Congress and all levels of government,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “They went to school to do something completely different, but a lot of them are feeling compelled to take this step into public office because of the onslaught of attacks—especially from this administration, on public health, on science, and our future ability to be a world leader in science and innovation.”

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“Stop Sane-Washing RFK Jr.” – 314 Action Statement Ahead of RFK Jr. Event in Cleveland, Ohio

“We need to stop sane-washing RFK Jr. No matter how they try to dress him up, RFK Jr.’s dangerous pseudoscience agenda has done nothing but make Americans sicker, unhealthier and more vulnerable to public health threats. Giving him a platform to elevate his disproven, anti-science theories isn’t advancing democracy and dialogue, it’s the opposite. Democracy depends on fidelity to facts and the truth–RFK Jr. is not capable of either."

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NEW: Congressional Races Rating Changes Favors Pro-Science Candidates

“Republicans are more vulnerable than ever this cycle—and 314 Action candidates are in the best position to flip seats,” said Erik Polyak, Executive Director of 314 Action. “STEM candidates are the most trusted candidates on the ballot and have the ability to rise above the partisan fray by leading with solutions based on evidence—not ideology. As Republicans double down on unpopular policies and pledge deeper cuts to healthcare to pay for Donald Trump’s endless war—more voters will turn to no-nonsense candidates they can trust—and that’s who we stand for at 314 Action.”

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RFK Watch: RFK Jr. is Ruining Your Vacation

“RFK Jr. ruins everything—including your vacation. He fired every CDC inspector in charge of investigating and managing cruise ship outbreaks and now a rat-bourne virus is threatening global public health. He’s overseen the worst measles outbreak in decades and now he’s Making The Plague Great Again."

Republicans cut funding in their communities. Now, these scientists are running!

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