Sierra Club Illinois and Sierra Club Chicago Group seek to elect environmental champions who will work to address the climate crisis and build a more equitable city by fighting for access to clean energy, air, and water for all Chicagoans.

We follow a rigorous endorsement process that includes members from across the state and evaluates a candidate’s voting record, policy positions and their ability to win and be effective public servants. Sierra Club Illinois is committed to endorsing candidates that reflect the diverse communities and identities across the city, and working to elevate diverse environmental champions to elected office. 

If you would like to learn more about volunteering for one of our endorsed candidates as a Sierra Club member, let us know by filling out our volunteer interest form.

Mayoral Endorsement

Sierra Club Chicago is proud to endorse Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago. Read more about our endorsement and Brandon Johnson’s vision for Chicago’s environmental future.

City Council Runoff Election Endorsements

• Daniel La Spata - Ward 1
• Lamont Robinson - Ward 4
• Desmon Yancy - Ward 5
• Oscar Sanchez - Ward 10
• Ana Guajardo - Ward 10 (second round endorsement)
• Nicole Lee - Ward 11
• Vicko Alvarez - Ward 15
• Jeanette Taylor - Ward 20
• Jessie Fuentes - Ward 26
• Rossana Rodriguez - Ward 33
• Bill Conway - Ward 34
• Carlos Ramirez-Rosa - Ward 35
• Andre Vasquez - Ward 40
• Paul Struebing - Ward 41
• Bennett Lawson - Ward 44
• Angela Clay - Ward 46
• Matt Martin - Ward 47
• Nick Ward - Ward 48
• Maria Hadden - Ward 49
• Mueze Bawany - Ward 50