http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/11/some-takeaways-science-yesterdays-us-elections > For scientists, the new Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives isn’t the only important result from last night’s midterm election. While some races are still too close to call, and others are awaiting the counting of early voters and absentee ballots, here are some other highlights: > Four House incumbents active on science issues have been defeated, and a fifth is trailing.