We encourage all our Sierra Club members to go to the candidates’ websites to review their positions on a variety of issues as well as the environment. In addition, we encourage you to support their campaigns in these remaining weeks by volunteering (phone banking, writing post cards, texting) and financially.
U.S. House of Representatives
District 18 Mike Doyle (D), the incumbent, has been a supporter of environmental issues, obtaining an Environmental Score card rating of 97% for 2019 and a 79% lifetime rating. He supports the Clean Futures Act, currently introduced in the US House as a means to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.
mikedoyleforcongress.com
PA State House of Representatives
District 21 Sara Innamorato (D), the incumbent, has an Environmental Scorecard rating of 100% for 2019, her first year in office. She has held hearings on the petrochemical plant being built in Beaver to determine ways to regulate their waste and meet safety and health regulations for their workers and the residents living near the plant. She is working with trade unions to help fight for the rights of the workers.
saraforPa.com
District 34 Summer Lee (D), the incumbent, has an Environmental Scorecard rating of 100% for 2019, her first year in office. She is a strong supporter of renewable energy and energy conservation jobs, a living wage for ALL, improving public education, improving health outcomes by dealing with food deserts, clean air, and clean water.
summerforpa.com
District 36 Jessica Benham (D) who has several challengers in the primary. This is an open seat resulting from Harry Readshaw’s retirement. She is a strong supporter of environmental issues connecting them directly to health care issues which is her background experience. She is especially concerned about pre-existing conditions and on intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to the Sierra Club, she is endorsed by a diverse set of organizations and people (unions, Emily’s List, local politicians).
benhamforpa.com