Jonathon Berman, jonathon.berman@sierraclub.org
Lauren Lantry, lauren.lantry@sierraclub.org
Washington, DC -- Today, the Sierra Club announced the launch of its Victory Corps program, a nationwide coordinated effort that embeds staff on congressional and gubernatorial campaigns around the country.
Beginning in early-October, the Sierra Club Political Committee and Sierra Club Chapters’ state Pacs will deploy at least 29 staffers to campaigns around the country to work on campaigns for progressive environmental champions. These staffers will work with campaigns to create and expand on a robust volunteer operation targeting the Sierra Club’s 3.5 million members and supporters, persuading voters and getting out the vote.
While the Victory Corps program was established in 2008, the Sierra Club has been deploying staff to work with campaigns since 1988.
To see the full list of races the Sierra Club’s Victory Corps Program will be working on click here.
In response, Sierra Club PAC Director Sarah Burton released the following statement:
“Donald Trump and his Republican cohorts in Congress have taken extreme steps to undo critical clean air, water, and climate protections while impeding on the civil and human rights of vulnerable communities across the country. From inhumane immigration policies to the neglect of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, the fight for healthy and safe environments cannot be separated from broader progressive goals. This is why the Sierra Club is mobilizing our 3.5 million members and supporters to elect progressive champions who will work to make the places we live, work, and play safe and healthy for everyone.
“As the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, the Sierra Club is uniquely equipped to mobilize voters and elect our endorsed candidates. It’s been well established that field efforts win campaigns, and that’s exactly what we plan to do.”
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.