Sierra Club Virginia Announces Endorsements in 2023 Virginia General Assembly Elections

 

For Immediate Release: 

August 17, 2023

Contact: Tim Cywinski, (540) 272-5358, tim.cywinski@sierraclub.org
 

Sierra Club Virginia Announces Endorsements in 2023 Virginia General Assembly Elections

Virginia – Today the Virginia Sierra Club released its full slate of endorsements for the upcoming state legislative election. These endorsements reflect the organization's dedication to advancing policies that safeguard our natural resources, combat climate change, and ensure a healthier future for all of Virginia’s families. 

“The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter is announcing this wide slate of endorsements because there is no more important need than a pro-climate, pro-environment, pro-justice, and pro-democracy majority in the Virginia General Assembly”, said Connor Kish, Chapter Director. “As we conclude another record-breaking summer marked by devastating extreme weather, we are reminded that time is running out, and every state must play its part in securing a livable future for all."

The endorsed candidates represent a diverse and dedicated group of individuals who understand the imperative of addressing the pressing challenges that our environment faces today. From clean energy expansion to equitable access to natural spaces, each candidate embodies the principles of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter believes that by electing these candidates, we are taking a significant step toward fostering a sustainable, just, and resilient Virginia for generations to come. As Virginians head to the polls, the Sierra Club encourages voters to consider the long-term impacts of their choices and support candidates who stand firmly in favor of a future where both the environment and its communities thrive.

The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter is endorsing the following candidates for seats in the Virginia State Senate: 

Senate District 4: Trish White Boyd 

Senate District 11: Senator Creigh Deeds

Senate District 12: Natan McKenzie

Senate District 13: Lashrecse Aird 

Senate District 14: Senator Lamont Bagby 

Senate District 15: Senator Ghazala Hashmi

Senate District 16: Schuyler VanValkenburg 

Senate District 17: Clint Jenkins 

Senate District 18: Senator Louise Lucas

Senate District 21: Angelia Williams Graves

Senate District 22: Senator Aaron Rouse

Senate District 23: Senator Mamie Locke

Senate District 24: Senator Monty Mason

Senate District 25: Jolicia Ward 

Senate District 27: Joel Griffin

Senate District 29: Senator Jeremy McPike

Senate District 30: Danica Roem

Senate District 31: Russet Perry 

Senate District 32: Suhas Subramanyam 

Senate District 33: Jennifer Carroll Foy

Senate District 34: Senator Scott Surovell

Senate District 35: Senator Dave Marsden

Senate District 36: Stella Pekarsky

Senate District 37: Saddam Azlan Salim

Senate District 38: Senator Jennifer Boysko

Senate District 39: Senator Adam Ebbin

Senate District 40: Senator Barbara Favola 

 

The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter is endorsing the following candidates for seats in the Virginia House of Delegates: 

House District 1: Delegate Patrick Hope

House District 2: Adele McClure

House District 3: Delegate Alfonso Lopez

House District 4: Delegate Charniele Herring

House District 5: Delegate Elizabeth Bennett Parker

House District 6: Delegate Rip Sullivan

House District 7: Karen Keys-Gamarra

House District 8: Delegate Irene Shin

House District 9: Delegate Karrie Delaney

House District 10: Delegate Dan Helmber

House District 11: Delegate David Bulova 

House District 12: Delegate Holly Seibold

House District 13: Delegate Marcus Simon

House District 14: Delegate Vivian Watts

House District 15: Laura Jane Cohen

House District 16: Delegate Paul Krizek

House District 17: Delegate Mark Sickles 

House District 18: Delegate Kathy Tran

House District 19: Rozia Henson

House District 20: Delegate Michelle Maldonado

House District 21: Josh Thomas

House District 22: Travis Nembhard

House District 23: Delegate Candi Mundon King

House District 24: Delegate Luke Torian

House District 25: Delegate Briana Sewell

House District 26: Kannan Srinivasan

House District 27: Atoosa Reaser

House District 28: Delegate David Reid

House District 29: Marty Martinez

House District 30: Rob Banse

House District 31: Steve Foreman

House District 38: Delegate Sam Rasoul

House District 41: Lily Franklin

House District 54: Katrina Callsen

House District 55: Amy Laufer

House District 58: Delegate Rodney Willett

House District 57: Susanna Gibson

House District 59: Rachel Levy

House District 65: Josh Cole

House District 66: Mark Lux

House District 70: Delegate Shelly Simonds 

House District 71: Jessica Anderson

House District 76: Debra Gardner

House District 77: Michael Jones

House District 78: Delegate Betsy Carr

House District 79: Rae Cousins

House District 80: Destiny LeVere Bolling

House District 81: Delegate Delores McQuinn

House District 82: Kimberly Pope Adams

House District 84: Delegate Nadarius Clark

House District 85: Delegate Marcia Price

House District 87: Delegate Jeion Ward

House District 88: Leader Don Scott

House District 89: Karen Jenkins

House District 90: Jeremy Rodden

House District 92: Bonita Anthony

House District 93: Delegate Jackie Glas

House District 94: Phil Hernandez 

House District 95: Alex Askew

House District 97: Michael Feggans

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The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter is a grassroots, non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to building a commonwealth  where all people may enjoy our natural treasures, access clean air and water, and thrive in a healthy community. At over 20,000 members strong, the Virginia Chapter coordinates action to promote climate solutions and oppose projects and policies that put the interests of polluters above the needs of communities through an inclusive, justice-centered movement.

 


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