Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, motivated by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance. Among them is Dr. Annie Andrews, a longtime pediatrician campaigning for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Andrews recently held a town hall at Friendship Baptist Church in Aiken, where she greeted supporters and discussed healthcare priorities.

The surge of medical professionals entering politics reflects growing frustration with vaccine misinformation and public health policies. Many candidates, including Andrews, cite Kennedy's influence on vaccine skepticism as a catalyst for their campaigns. This movement represents a significant shift in how healthcare providers engage with political discourse.

These physician-candidates aim to counter what they view as dangerous health narratives while bringing medical expertise to legislative debates. Their campaigns highlight the intersection of healthcare policy and electoral politics, potentially reshaping how voters evaluate candidates on public health issues.