FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2024
Contact: Tim Minotas, tim.minotas@sierraclub.org, 248-961-9610
Sierra Club Champions Win Big in Tuesday Primary
Lansing, MI - Voters turned out to support Sierra Club-endorsed incumbent champions in Tuesday’s primary election, showing that voters are ready to keep clean energy champions in office.
These races include Mike McFall in House District 14, Kimberly Edwards in HD 12, Jenn Hill in HD 109, Emily Dievendorf in House District 77, Regina Weiss in House District 5, and Veronica Paiz in House District 10.
The outcomes from last night show that when Sierra Club gets involved, candidates win.
“Clean safe water, and investing in clean renewable energy are bipartisan issues that are overwhelmingly popular. This is why a Sierra Club endorsement is so important, and why we prioritize resources in races where we know there is a clear distinction between the candidates on environmental protection,” said Christy McGillivray, Political and Legislative Director for the Michigan Chapter.
“Keeping climate champions in office is key to building on our groundbreaking clean energy win from 2023. We must expand our pro-environment majority even further this November, and fight for the most pro-environment candidates we’ve ever had at the top of the ticket: Vice President Harris and Governor Walz.” said Tim Minotas, Sierra Club’s Deputy Political and Legislative Director. He continued, “Candidates who put the health of our communities and environment first, win in Michigan.”
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The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 4 million members and supporters nationwide, and over 150,000 in Michigan. In addition to creating opportunities for people of all ages, levels and locations to have meaningful outdoor experiences, the Sierra Club works to safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and litigation. For more information, visit http://www.sierraclub.org.
Paid for by Michigan Sierra PAC (602 W Ionia. Lansing, MI 48933)