politics

October 22, 2018

MIAMI, FLORIDA: The Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club today announced its endorsement of Mary Barzee Flores for Congress in Florida’s 25th district.

"We are pleased to announce today that the Sierra Club officially endorses Mary Barzee Flores

for election," said David Harbeitner, Sierra Fla. Political Chairman. "We are confident that she will continue work to protect Florida families’ health, air and water, and build a clean energy economy that works for Floridians.”  

October 15, 2018

New York, NY -- Acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has teamed up with Generation Z activists from all over the country who are calling on their peers to vote in the midterm elections and the Sierra Club Voter Education Fund. Produced by Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures and Chromista, the video features people active in movements for indigenous rights, gun control, rights for the disabled, immigrant rights, climate justice, and transgender equality, among others, passionately advocating for participation in this November’s election.

October 15, 2018

Washington, DC -- In an interview with 60 Minutes yesterday, Donald Trump once again focused on conspiracy theories and denialism when pressed about climate change and protecting communities from its effects.

In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:

October 8, 2018

BOSTON -- Two leading Massachusetts climate organizations, the Massachusetts Sierra Club and 350 Mass Action, have endorsed former Massachusetts Secretary of Administration and Finance, Jay Gonzalez in his race to unseat Governor Charlie Baker.

This endorsement comes in advance of an Environmental Weekend of Action, scheduled for October 13-14. Environmental activists and members of the endorsing organizations will come together in key districts across the state to get out the vote for Jay Gonzalez and other environmentally-focused candidates.

October 8, 2018

Nation’s Largest Grassroots Environmental Organization Praises Mucarsel-Powell’s Plan to Protect Florida’s Clean Air and Water

MIAMI, FLORIDA -- The Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club today announced its endorsement of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida’s 26th District.

September 21, 2018

Minneapolis, MN – Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Dan Feehan for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.

September 18, 2018

LITTLE ROCK, AR: The Arkansas Chapter of the Sierra Club today announced its endorsement of Clarke Tucker for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the 2018 Congressional election.

"We are pleased to announce today that the Sierra Club officially endorses Clarke Tucker for Congress," said Glen Hooks, Director of the Arkansas Sierra Club. "We are confident that he will continue work to protect our families’ health, air and water, and build a clean energy economy that works for us here in the Natural State."

September 14, 2018

St. Petersburg, FL – The Sierra Club, America’s largest grassroots environmental organization with over 3.5 million members and supporters nationwide, including 230,000 in Florida, announced today its endorsement of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor.  It also released a response slamming his opponent's environmental plan (link).

August 16, 2018

Asbury Park, NJ -- Today, the New Jersey Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Senator Bob Menendez’s campaign for reelection to the U.S. Senate.

August 7, 2018

Minneapolis, MN – Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Angie Craig for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.

August 7, 2018

Minneapolis, MN – Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Dean Phillips for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District.

August 3, 2018

BOSTON--Two leading Massachusetts climate organizations: The Massachusetts Sierra Club and 350 Mass Action have endorsed newcomer Nika Elugardo in her race to unseat incumbent House Ways and Means Chair Jeffrey Sanchez.

Voters in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Mission Hill, and Brookline will decide between Elugardo and Sánchez in the upcoming Democratic primary on Tuesday, September 4.