Coverage dated November 1, 2026

A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?

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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an unprecedented number from fields that historically offered fewer paths to elected office than boardrooms and courtrooms.

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    By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an unprecedented number from fields that historically offered fewer paths to elected office than boardrooms and courtrooms.

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