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Media Contacts Gracie Pope, Communications Manager [email protected] Lori Brown, Executive Director [email protected] Hartford, CT – The CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has endorsed 68 candidates for the 2024 Connecticut General Assembly House and Senate elections. These endorsements, paired with CTLCV’s 2024 Environmental Scorecard, provide voters with a comprehensive toolkit to make informed decisions about which candidates will best protect Connecticut’s environmental future. “Over time, the legislature has become more partisan since we first started in 2000, with fewer Republicans seeking our endorsement. Most Republicans are following the “Party line” rather than educating themselves on the importance of environmental policy to the health of their constituents and the economy of Connecticut,” says CTLCV Board Co-Chair David Bingham. “It's striking that, while the highest Republican score in the legislature reached 75%, the lowest Democratic score was only close behind at 67%. In 2024, the average of all Republicans was 40% and the average of all Democrats was 97%.” Endorsements Reflect Commitment to Connecticut’s Environment Each endorsed candidate brings unique perspectives and district-specific priorities, yet all have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing environmental policies. “Connecticut voters can trust that if their district race made the list, they have a candidate that will advocate for clean air, water, and long-term sustainability for the state of Connecticut,” says CTLCV Executive Director, Lori Brown. Candidates seeking CTLCV’s endorsement were asked about their top environmental priorities for 2024. Common responses included re-introducing major climate legislation, advocating for an Environmental Rights provision in the state constitution, and promoting clean energy initiatives. Endorsements were based on candidates’ survey responses, their voting record in CTLCV’s annual Environmental Scorecard, and their demonstrated leadership on key environmental issues. For a full list of endorsed candidates, visit CTLCV.org/endorsements . Please note that CTLCV does not issue endorsements in every race, but that every submitted survey is published online. 2024 Environmental Scorecard Highlights Key Legislative Votes In tandem with the endorsements, CTLCV also released its annual Environmental Scorecard, a powerful tool that rates how lawmakers voted on critical environmental legislation in the 2024 legislative session. The Scorecard is not only a measure of accountability but also a guide for voters. The Scorecard provides a detailed list of bills impacting the environment, including whether the legislation passed or failed. CTLCV tracks legislators' votes in committees, the House, and the Senate, grading them on a 0-100% scale based on their support for environmental issues. The 2024 session saw an average score of 81% on scored environmental legislation. A Trusted Resource for Connecticut Voters CTLCV is the only environmental organization in Connecticut with a Political Action Committee (PAC), and both the endorsements and scorecard reflect their role as a trusted source for voters. Whether it’s an incumbent with a strong voting record or a challenger with a bold vision for the future, CTLCV’s resources help voters choose candidates who will fight for environmental justice and sustainability. A complete list of endorsed candidates and the full 2024 Environmental Scorecard are available on the CTLCV website at CTLCV.org. ------ 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. CTLCV endorses and supports pro-environment candidates for CT State House and Senate, and Statewide elected offices. Visit ctlcv.org for more information on CTLCV.
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