2020 Election: Where the Candidates Stand on the Environment
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If you’re a voter who is deeply concerned about the impact of the 2020 election on the environment, climate change, conservation, environmental justice, and water and air quality, then you know how important it is to elect people who will be champions for both people and the planet.
You probably also know how much every contest matters, all the way up and down the ballot. Your vote—and your voice—can make a big difference on Tuesday, November 3rd. Voters who identify as environmentalists make up a significant portion of the electorate. Yet, many don’t vote regularly. According to the Environmental Voter Project, more than 15 million environmentalists haven’t voted in recent elections. Considering how close many elections end up being, and how big of an impact elected officials can have on the environment, it’s important that you vote. If you’re not sure where or how to vote, visit vote.org to get all the info you need.
Because it can be difficult to track candidates and their positions on a wide range of environmental issues, several large nonprofits, advocacy groups, and political action committees have created resources to help you identify the views of candidates who will be on your ballot. Here are a few places to get started.
The Sierra Club
Sierra Club Independent Action provides a full list of endorsements for the 2020 election, including Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, as well as all Senate and House of Representatives races.
Natural Resources Defense Council
The NRDC Action Fund also provides a list of endorsements for environmental candidates that’s searchable by state or by office level.
The League of Conservation Voters
The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund provides a list of endorsements for the presidential election and all Senate and House races.
Vote Climate U.S. PAC
Unlike the other organizations above, Vote Climate is a political action committee created specifically to support candidates who will take action on climate change. Rather than endorsements, they provide in-depth rankings of the presidential candidates, Senate and House candidates, and a best-to-worst list of incumbents and challengers.