Endorsements
We’re working to elect environmental champions across PA and the US
Supporting Candidates Who Support Our Future
We endorse candidates who you can count on to address the climate crisis, protect our air and water, and build a cleaner and more equitable future.
National
Clean Air Action is endorsing Vice President Harris for President of the United States! We are also excited that she chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Clean Air Action usually focuses on state-level races in Pennsylvania, but for the first time we are making a presidential endorsement because the implications for Pennsylvanians’ public health and environment are huge. It took the greater part of the past few years to repair the damage done by the previous administration’s anti-environmental agenda – and we’re not going back.
The Harris-Walz ticket also has us feeling HOPE for the first time in a long time! Hope is the catalyst for positive change. The sort of change that can truly move Pennsylvania and the nation forward.
Kamala Harris’s Notable Accomplishments
As District Attorney,
Harris created one of the first environmental justice units of any DA's office in the country, with the aim of tackling environmental crime. The focus of this unit was to address localized environmental issues that mainly affected San Francisco's most disadvantaged citizens, and specifically the community of Bayview Hunters Point.
As Attorney General,
Harris obtained a settlement in a lawsuit challenging the construction of the Mira Loma commerce center, which would have resulted in additional diesel traffic and therefore reduced air quality in local communities. The project was allowed to continue, but with steps to reduce the project's air quality impacts.
Harris obtained an $11.5 million settlement with ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 for their failure to comply with hazardous waste laws at gas stations.
Harris filed a lawsuit to stop the Obama Administration's plan to permit fracking off the Pacific coast. Ultimately, the arguments in the lawsuit would result in an injunction from a federal judge pausing all new Pacific offshore fracking, which remains in place today.
Harris investigated whether Exxon Mobil lied to the public and shareholders about the risks to its business from climate change.
Harris joined local prosecutors to bring criminal charges against operators of a failed oil pipeline that polluted roughly 100 miles of California beaches.
Harris obtained a $24.5 million settlement with Chevron over violations of pollution laws, which also required Chevron to maintain a statewide compliance program.
Harris obtained a $14 million settlement against BP for their failure to adequately maintain gasoline storage tanks.
As Senator,
Harris co-sponsored Green New Deal with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Harris introduced the Environmental Justice For All Act, the Clean School Bus Act, the Water Justice Act, and the Climate Equity Act.
Harris’s Running Mate, MN Governor Tim Walz
Among the list of strong contenders to be VP Harris’ running mate, Governor Walz arguably has the strongest environmental and public health record. Despite governing a state with a narrowly divided legislature, Governor Walz unveiled Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework in 2022, a 69-page climate plan with six major goals: clean transportation; climate-smart natural and working lands; resilient communities; clean energy and efficient buildings; healthy lives and communities; and a clean economy. He created a climate change sub-cabinet to manage Minnesota’s climate response efforts, and, last year, Walz signed a law requiring Minnesota to generate all of its electricity from wind, solar, and other carbon-free sources by 2040.
Throughout his time in the US Senate, Senator Bob Casey has proven himself to be a champion for the environment and public health, particularly when it was needed most. With a lifetime League of Conservation Voters score of 94% and the Senate majority on the line, PA cannot afford to lose Bob Casey's voice on Capitol Hill, and so Clean Air Action is proud to endorse Sen. Casey for reelection!
Eugene DePasquale is a candidate who will fight to uphold our constitutional right as Pennsylvanians to clean air and water. Eugene won't let dirty corporations and dangerous polluters get a free pass to destroy our natural resources.
Malcolm Kenyatta is an exciting choice for Auditor General because Pennsylvania could use an environmental champ as its top fiscal watchdog. With a lifetime PA Environmental Score of 97%, we know Malcolm will keep our environment and public health in mind while he looks out for Pennsylvanians as Auditor General.
PA State Senate
Incumbent for State Senate, District 1, Nikil Saval has been a champion of the environment since he took office, introducing legislation designed to save money and energy for Pennsylvanians.
Trex Proffitt is an environmental champ in the making with great ideas for how we can improve PA's public health and environment. With the 13th's current Senator receiving a lowly 6% lifetime score in our Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard, we cannot get Trex to Harrisburg soon enough!
Patty Kim is a strong believer in empowering local communities to fight climate change. As a State Rep, Patty introduced #HB597 which would help fund county-level recycling programs. She also supports renewable energy, increased funding for public transportation and ending subsidies for fossil fuels.
Incumbent for State Senate, District 17, Amanda Cappelletti supports policies that focus on transitioning workers and communities to emerging energy jobs, working with labor leaders to forge a path to this future, and ensuring environmental justice is achieved equitably in all communities.
As one of the chairs of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, Sen. Comitta has been holding the line for Pennsylvania's environment and public health in the PA Senate. She is the definition of an environmental champion and we are thrilled to endorse her for reelection!
As an educator who embodies the hardworking spirit of Western Pennsylvania, we know Nicole will make a tremendous Senator and champion for public health in the Senate, so Clean Air Action is thrilled to endorse her run for the 37th District! Send Nicole to Harrisburg so she can help us uphold Pennsylvanians' right to clean air.
Incumbent for State Senate, District 43, Jay Costa has been in office since 1996, he’s the current Senate minority leader, and fights for access to clean air in his district.
Senator Muth is a true advocate for Pennsylvanians' environment and public health. She not only talks the talk, she walks the walk by routinely sponsoring legislation that would improve life for everyone in the Commonwealth. Clean Air Action enthusiastically endorses this enviro champ for reelection!
Nick Pisciottano has great ideas on ways to improve PA’s public health and environment such as expanding electrification infrastructure, funding #solar on schools and reducing air quality impacts from the Clairton Coke Works. As a State Rep, he’s had a stellar environmental record.
Clean Air Action is excited to endorse Jim Wertz for Senate in the 49th District! Erie's current state Senator has a dismal 11% lifetime score on our Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard. The 49th District deserves a senator who looks out for their public health and Jim Wertz will do just that if voters send him to Harrisburg!
PA State House of Representatives
As the current mayor of Beaver Falls, PA, Kenya Johns has been a champion for her environmental justice community and PA’s constitutional right to clean air, clean water and the preservation of natural resources.
This is the rare chance to elect a champion for the environment and public health in Beaver County and Washington County.
Anand Patel is running as a challenger for State House, District 18.
Incumbent for State House, District 22, Josh Siegel is a current member of the House ERE Committee. This is the chance to re-elect a champion for the environment and public health in the Lehigh Valley.
Incumbent for State House, District 23, Dan Frankel has been a leader for environment and public health issues for decades and is the current Chair of the Health Committee.
Incumbent for State House, District 24, La’Tasha Mayes is a current member of the House ERE Committee. This is the chance to re-elect a champion for the environment and public health in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
Incumbent for State House, District 33. Mandy Steele is a current member of the House ERE Committee. This is the chance to re-elect a champion for the environment and public health in Allegheny County.
In her first term, Rep. Salisbury has proven to be as strong an advocate for her community as a veteran legislator, and also a public health champion for all Pennsylvanians. That's why we're excited to endorse Rep. Salisbury for reelection!
Incumbent for State House, District 42, Daniel Miller is a current member of the House ERE Committee. This is the chance to re-elect a champion for the environment and public health in Allegheny County.
Incumbent for State House, District 70, and as House Majority Leader, Matt Bradford is dedicated to pushing through environmental legislature. If you can, vote for Matt Bradford in the primary election on April 23rd!
Incumbent for State House, District 82, Paul Takac is a current member of the House ERE Committee. This is the chance to re-elect a champion for the environment and public health in Centre County.
Nick Jacobson understands how to tailor enviro issues to his district and we have high hopes that he’s going to make a difference.
Jared Bitting is a longtime educator who plans to prioritize air quality issues in the Lehigh Valley.
Anna Payne has implemented groundbreaking environmental initiatives in Bucks County as a member of the Middletown Board of Supervisors and while working with the County Commissioners.
Eleanor Breslin is an accomplished environmental attorney with a proven track record.
Rep. Otten is a tireless advocate for Pennsylvanians' public health and environment. There are few members of the legislature who do as much to advance a healthy PA as she does, so we cannot wait to see what this envio champion has in store for the Commonwealth in the coming years.
To say that Rep. Vitali has made a career of being an environmental champion is an understatement. For over 30 years, Rep. Vitali has been a fierce advocate for public health and the environment both for his constituents and all Pennsylvanians. That's why we're thrilled to endorse him for reelection!
With a perfect 100 score on our Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard, it's no surprise that Rep. Isaacson is up for reelection! A true workhorse of a legislator, Rep. Isaacson fights to ensure the best quality of life for her constituents and all Pennsylvanians, so we're excited to see her continue that good work in the coming years.
Rep. Hohenstein is always thinking of how he can better the lives of the people of the 177th District and with a whopping 97% lifetime score in our Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard, Clean Air Action is very happy to endorse Rep. Hohenstein for reelection!
Philadelphia's own Rep. Fiedler is a true champ for Pennsylvanians' environment and public health. She not only comes up with great ideas (like her Solar for Schools legislation) but she knows how to work across the aisle to ensure it gets passed into law. Clean Air Action enthusiastically endorses Rep. Fiedler for reelection!
Over the course of her time in the PA House of Representatives, Speaker McClinton has served as both a historic leader and an environmental champion for the Commonwealth. With a stellar 97% lifetime score on our Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard, Clean Air Action is thrilled to endorse Speaker McClinton for reelection!
Important Pennsylvania Voting Dates:
November 5, 2024 is the General Election
Last day to register to vote: October 21, 2024
Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline: October 29, 2024
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Election Day: November 5, 2024