A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
A record number of health professionals—at least 125 doctors, nurses, and public health experts, are running for office in the midterm elections. Historically, these professions have produced fewer elected officials than fields like business and law. The question being raised is whether their increased participation might help improve the tone and function of American politics.
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