It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
Key points
- Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans.
The clinicians and researchers who will take office are ready to tackle the U.S.
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