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Environment America endorses 53 ‘green champions’ for US Senate, House
Environment America & its state groups are endorsing 53 total candidates for U.S. House & Senate because they are -- or will be -- the biggest champions in Congress on environmental issues from clean air and clean water to open spaces.
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 27, 2022
Contact: Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, [email protected], 678-427-1671
Environment America endorses 53 ‘green champions’ for U.S. Senate, House
DENVER – Environment America announced Thursday that it, and its state groups, are endorsing six candidates, including one independent, for the U.S. Senate, and 47 candidates, including three Republicans, for the U.S. House of Representatives. Recognizing the gravity of the 2022 election, the environmental groups endorsed this slate of 53 total candidates because they are — or will be — the biggest champions in Congress on environmental issues from clean air and clean water to open spaces.
“Over the past two years, the 117th Congress has made unprecedented strides on climate action and improving our environment,” said Environment America President Wendy Wendlandt. “We have faith that if elected, our slate of green champions will build on that progress — and build a cleaner, healthier and better future for all Americans.”
Environment America and its state groups chose these candidates in response to this two-part question:
- Are the candidates true champions of the environment; and
- Can we count on them to not only vote the right way, but lobby other members of Congress, lead the debate, and forge the agreements that produce results?
“The health of our environment impacts Americans every day, from the air we breathe to the water we drink and the parks we enjoy,” said Lisa Frank, executive director of Environment America’s Washington Legislative Office. “We need more members of Congress who wake up every day ready to act to protect the environment and who go to bed at night thinking about the Earth we’re leaving for future generations. These environmental champions do just that, and returning them, or sending them, to Congress is critical.”
U.S. Senate Endorsees
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado
Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Evan McMullin of Utah
U.S. House Endorsees
Rep. Mary Peltola — AK01
Rep. Raul Grijalva — AZ03
Rep. Jared Huffman — CA02
Rep. Jimmy Panetta — CA19
Rep. Julia Brownley — CA26
Rep. Nannette Barrigan — CA44
Rep. Mike Levin — CA49
Rep. Joe Neguse – CO02
Rep. Kathy Castor — FL14
Rep. Brian Mast — FL21
Rep. Ed Case — HI01
Rep. Sean Casten — IL06
Eric Sorensen — IL17
Rep. Chellie Pingree — ME01
Rep. Dan Kildee — MI05
Rep. Elissa Slotkin — MI08
Rep. Debbie Dingell — MI12
Rep. Betty McCollum — MN04
Rep. Dina Titus — NV01
Rep. Susie Lee — NV03
Rep. Ann Kuster — NH02
Rep. Andy Kim — NJ03
Rep. Chris Smith — NJ04
Rep. Frank Pallone — NJ06
Rep. Tom Malinowski — NJ07
Rep. Mikie Sherrill — NJ11
Rep. Melanie Stansbury — NM01
Gabe Vasquez — NM02
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez — NM03
Rep. Paul Tonko — NY20
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici — OR01
Rep. Earl Blumenauer — OR03
State Rep. Andrea Salinas — OR06
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick — PA01
Rep. Brendan Boyle — PA02
Rep. Dwight Evans — PA03
Rep. Madeleine Dean — PA04
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon — PA05
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan — PA06
Rep. Susan Wild — PA07
Rep. Matt Cartwright — PA08
State Rep. Summer Lee — PA12
Rep. Veronica Escobar — TX16
Rep. Lloyd Doggett — TX37
Rep. Donald McEachin — VA04
Rep. Abigail Spanberger — VA07
Rep. Don Beyer — VA08
Among the candidates meeting our criteria are notable environmental leaders including House Committee Chairs Pallone and Grijalva, both of whom have dedicated their lengthy political careers to the health of American land, water, air and people.
We’re also promoting first- and second-term Congress members such as Sen. Warnock and Reps. Stansbury and Slotkin, all of whom have made a significant impact in their short times in office, with crucial pro-environment votes and action.
Finally, from coast to coast — and in the heartland — we’re endorsing rising stars such State Reps. Andrea Salinas and Summer Lee and political newcomer Eric Sorenson, all of whom show promise as leaders in the next generation of federal environmental champions.
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Environment America is a national network of 30 state environmental groups. Our staff work together for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members across the United States put grassroots support behind our research and advocacy.
Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change.
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