The 314 Action Fund has publicly urged Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to run for president in the 2028 election [1].
The push signals an effort by scientific advocates to place a candidate with a technical background at the highest level of government. The group said Kelly, a former astronaut, is a necessary bulwark against potential cuts to public health and other science-based policy challenges [1, 2].
The 314 Action Fund operates as a political organization dedicated to electing scientists to public office. By promoting Kelly, the group said it aims to shift the national political discourse toward STEM-backed decision-making [1, 3].
Financial reports indicate the organization has significant resources to support its mission. The 314 Action Fund has raised $100 million over the past decade [1]. During the current cycle, the group has raised $25 million [1].
Kelly represents Arizona in the U.S. Senate and maintains a profile that bridges the gap between legislative governance and scientific exploration. The organization said this unique combination makes him a viable candidate for the 2028 cycle [2, 3].
While the group has made its preference public, Kelly has not yet announced a campaign for the presidency. The call comes as the 314 Action Fund continues to expand its influence within the Democratic party to ensure scientific expertise is represented in the executive branch [1, 2].
“The 314 Action Fund has publicly urged Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to run for president in the 2028 election.”
This development reflects a growing strategic effort by STEM advocates to move beyond advisory roles and place scientists directly into executive leadership. By targeting the 2028 presidential race, the 314 Action Fund is attempting to institutionalize scientific literacy at the top of the U.S. government to prevent the erosion of public health infrastructure and research funding.
