Here are their names and the states or House districts they represent.
Senate
John Boozman, OD, optometrist, Arkansas.
Rand Paul, MD, ophthalmologist, Kentucky.
House
Paul Gosar, DDS, dentist, Arizona District 1
Larry Bucshon, cardiothoracic surgeon, Indiana 8.
Andy Harris, MD, anesthesiologist, Maryland 1.
Dan Benishek, MD, general surgeon, Michigan 1.
Joe Heck, DO, emergency physician, Nevada 3.
Nan Hayworth, MD, retired ophthalmologist, New York 19
Jill Rowland, DDS, dentist, New York 28.
Renee Ellmers, RN, surgical intensive care nurse, North Carolina 2.
Scott DesJarlais, MD, general practice physician, Tennessee 4.
Diane Black, RN, nurse, Tennessee 6.
Read the Hill report on the election.
Read more coverage on three of these winners.
– Ophthalmologist Rand Paul Wins Kentucky Senate Race
– Ophthalmologist, Former ASC Shareholder Wins New York House Seat
– General Surgeon Wins Michigan House Seat
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