Anne Hughes Endorsed for House District 135 (2024)

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) endorsed Representative Anne Hughes (D) to represent the 135th House District of the CT General Assembly including the towns of Easton, Redding and Weston. Voters have long relied on CTLCV's endorsements to identify candidates who will champion environmental protection at the polls. Representative Hughes has earned a perfect 100% rating on CTLCV’s Environmental Scorecard and is considered an “Environmental Champion” by the League. 
Rep. Hughes has been at the forefront of climate legislation. She co-sponsored and was a leading supporter of  House Bill 5004, major climate legislation that she helped usher through the House chamber.  She is consistently reaching out to her constituents and advocates, showing up at rallies and press conferences dedicated to environmental causes to help raise support for these critical issues.
Rep. Hughes is a leader in the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus and the Progressive Caucus. She serves on the state legislature’s Committees on Labor & Public Employees, Human Services, and Aging.
Rep. Hughes is an effective and outspoken environmental champion. She advocates for increased electric utility oversight, pushing hard for Eversource to be held accountable for its impact on the environment and ratepayers. She is a passionate advocate for environmental justice to protect vulnerable communities from environmental harm caused by polluting facilities in their neighborhoods and across Connecticut. 
​Looking ahead, Rep. Hughes will continue to push for greater state investments in nature-based solutions that protect our natural resources that are essential in combating climate change . Hughes supports no till agriculture farming, soil restoration, farm to school meal legislation, and greater state investments to manage our growing waste crisis.

"Representative Hughes is a proven and dedicated advocate for climate action and environmental justice," said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. "Her commitment to holding polluters accountable and pushing for long-term sustainability makes her an essential leader in our fight for a greener future." 

To receive CTLCV’s endorsement, all candidates must have completed a Survey on the Environment. Endorsements are issued based on candidates’ responses, voting records in our Scorecard, and demonstrated leadership on specific issues. 
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The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a nonpartisan statewide organization dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment.  CTLCV works to pass equitable and sustainable legislation that impacts our air, land, water, wildlife, and climate and holds all state legislators accountable with an annual Environmental Scorecard. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV.

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