These Black healthcare workers will make history if elected this November

 We could elect the first Black doctor with the power to vote on bills to Congress this November. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 314 Action Fund is the only national organization working to train, recruit, support, and elect Democrats with STEM and medical backgrounds to office at all levels of government. To receive our most important updates,[click here](. To unsubscribe instantly [you can click here.]( Friends – February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate, honor, support, and elevate the voices of the Black community. A recent report confirmed that “Black Americans are underrepresented at elected positions of all levels.” We all need to do our part to change that That’s why we wanted to share with you the stories of three Black healthcare workers who we’re proud to support who are running in pivotal races. All three of them are running in previously Republican-held districts and all of them have either already made history or will make history if elected. [Every single dollar donated will be split directly between Dr. Brian Williams (TX-32), nurse Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Dr. Herb Conaway (NJ-3).]( [DONATE NOW »]( Dr. Brian Williams (TX-32) - Dr. Brian Williams is a trauma surgeon, national leader on gun violence, and Veteran running to keep the open Democratic seat vacated by Colin Allred blue. Early voting begins in his race in just two weeks! As a trauma surgeon, Brian has treated gun violence victims during mass shootings and has seen first hand the impact of gun violence on our communities. These experiences encouraged him to run for Congress so he can serve his patients to the best of his ability outside of the operating room. If elected, Brian would be the first trauma surgeon in history to serve in Congress and would join Herb as the first Black physician to serve as a voting member in Congress. Prior to 2018, Republicans used to win this district by over 20 points and Brian has what it takes to keep it blue. --------------------------------------------------------------- Lauren Underwood (IL-14) – Lauren Underwood is a registered nurse who helped the Obama Administration implement the Affordable Care Act. She made history as a first-time candidate in 2018 when she became the youngest Black woman elected to serve in Congress after unseating a Republican in what was considered a safe seat. Before she ran, Republicans typically carried this seat by 10-20 points and remained year after year, a top target of Republicans. In fact, Lauren’s re-election was so close in 2020 (within 1.4%) that the Republican originally declared victory and went to orientation for new members of Congress before Lauren was declared the winner by a razor-thin margin weeks later. Lauren has been a steadfast pro-choice champion in Congress and she’ll need our help to defend this highly competitive seat. --------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) – Herb has a profile that few candidates in the country do: He’s a physician, a military Veteran, a lawyer, and a public servant. In fact, when he ran locally in New Jersey he made history as the only member of the state legislature to hold a Medical Degree and Law Degree at the same time (and continued to practice medicine while serving!). He refuses to sit back as Republicans attack our democracy, our care, and our rights. Which is why he is running for the open seat held by Democrat Andy Kim (which was considered a safe Republican seat before Andy flipped it blue). If elected, like Brian above, Herb would become the first Black doctor with the power to vote on legislation in the history of our Congress. Republicans will be trying to take back this seat. Your support will make sure Herb and Democrats keep it blue. [Your donation might not seem like it will make a difference. But when thousands of you step up to donate directly to these candidates, it makes a MASSIVE difference, especially in competitive races like these. With your help, we can elect Brian, Lauren, and Herb.]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will be immediately processed and split between 314 Action Fund, Dr. Brian Williams, Rep. Lauren Underwood, and Dr. Herb Conaway. 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