With the primary runoff elections in the rearview mirror, the Sierra Club Political Committee of Texas (the Lone Star Chapter PAC) recently unveiled its first round of endorsements for the 2018 General Election.
The first round included statewide candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Agriculture Commissioner, and Railroad Commissioner. The Sierra Club endorsed to date a total of two Senate incumbents, seven Senate challengers, 44 House incumbents, and 17 House challengers (more are expected).
“We had a record number of questionnaires returned this year by challengers, which is a testament to the unprecedented enthusiasm of emerging leaders wanting to see real change at the Capitol especially on environmental issues,” said David Griggs, Chair of the Sierra Club’s Lone Star Chapter Political Committee. “It is up to Texas voters to support these candidates now and through the Fall to elect real environmental champions to work with us in the Legislature and state agencies.”
The Sierra Club Political Action Committee of Texas supports candidates for elected office in Texas on a non-partisan basis who share the environmental goals of the Sierra Club through their voting records and position statements.
For challengers, endorsements are considered on a rolling basis, and are based on their answers to our legislative candidate questionnaire and other factors, which may include their public record, past accomplishments, and the intersectional dynamic between their environmental stances and their positions on social justice issues. Incumbent endorsements are also decided on a rolling basis based on voting record and other factors.
The Committee expects to make more endorsements shortly, so please stay tuned! Visit TurnTexasGreen.org to see the full slate of candidates.