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Election or Defeat of Environmental Leaders Will Make a Big Difference in 2017

9/29/2016

 
Hartford, CT - In one of the most unpredictable election seasons of all time for the Connecticut state legislature--with 22 open seats, hotly competitive races, razor thin margins for some incumbents, and control of our state Senate in the balance--every single vote is going to count.

To help move the dial in favor of some of the state's most active environmental leaders, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has identified and endorsed candidates from both parties for election to the Connecticut General Assembly.

"The economy may dominate the headlines and candidate debates, but the people we elect will also decide how we protect our public water supply, preserve state lands, prevent pollution, and manage energy and transportation options for all citizens," said David Bingham, CTLCV co-chair.

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In Connecticut General Assembly races, CTLCV endorses the following candidates:

Senate

  • Sen. Beth Bye (D-5)
  • Sen. Terry Gerratana (D-6)
  • Sen. Annie Hornish (D-7)
  • Sen. Kevin Witkos (R-8)
  • Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. (D-12_
  • Sen. Dante Bartolomeo (D-13)
  • Timothy Bowles (D-18)
  • Sen. Paul Formica (R-20)
  • Sen. Kevin Kelly (R-21)
  • Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26)
  • Sen. Mae Flexer (D-29)
  • Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28)
  • David Lawson (D-30)

House

  • Rep. Matt Ritter (D-1)
  • Rep. Edwin Vargas (D-6)
  • Rep. Timothy Ackert (R-8)
  • Rep. David Baram (D-15)
  • Rep. John Hampton (D-16)
  • Derek Slap (D-19)
  • Rep. Mike Demicco (D-21)
  • Rep. Joe Aresimowicz (D-30)
  • Beth Hogan (D-37)
  • Rep. Aundre Bumgardner (R-41)
  • Rep. Diana Urban (D-43)
  • Kate Donnelly (D-47)
  • Rep. Linda Orange (D-48)
  • Susan Eastwood (D-53)
  • Rep. Gregory Haddad (D-54)
  • Gregory Stokes (R-58)
  • Gayle Carr (D-66)
  • Mary Lundgren (D-67)
  • Myrna Watanabe (D-76)
  • Rep. Mary Mushinsky (D-85)
  • Rep. Sean Scanlon (D-98)
  • Rep. James Albis (D-99)
  • Rep. Matt Lesser (D-100)
  • Eva Bermudez Zimmerman (D-106)
  • Rep. Kim Rose (D-118)
  • Rep. Joseph Gresko (D-121)
  • Rep. Brenda Kupchick (R-132)
  • Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133)
  • Rep. Laura Devlin (R-134)
  • Adam Dunsby (R-135)
  • Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (D-136)
  • Rep. Kevin Ryan (D-139)
  • Rep. Terrie Wood (R-141)
  • Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143)
Several of the League's top environmental champions are being targeted for defeat by special interests with big dollars to spend. In response, CTLCV has created its own Political Action Committee to promote a strong bi-partisan slate of endorsed candidates for voters to consider on election day.

"If you care about the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the wonderful parks and landscapes in Connecticut, then pay close attention to what candidates are saying about environmental issues," said Bingham.

"The candidates we endorse are reliable in their environmental values, and pledge to prioritize environmental matters important to their constituents. We urge people in their districts to support them at the polls on November 8," said Ken Bernhard, CTLCV Co-Chair.

According to CTLCV, people don't often know whether or not a candidate shares their core values on the environment. CTLCV has done the research and wants to be sure voters know who will best represent them on these issues.

Since 2000, CTLCV has surveyed candidates on their positions, records, and plans for protecting the environment. This year's candidate survey contained questions about environmental issues that are likely to be considered during the 2017 legislative session beginning this January. Responses of all candidates, regardless of endorsement, are posted at www.ctlcv.org.

CTLCV has kept tabs on how legislators are voting once in office. An annual Environmental Scorecard is also posted on its site, reporting how each incumbent lawmaker voted on key bills each session.

"Connecticut's economic and environmental quality of life has always depended on our natural resources. We are counting on our endorsed candidates to champion smart environmental policies that will protect these irreplaceable assets," said Bernhard. "The environment is our greatest asset, worth investing in through thick and thin for the long term health of our state."

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