Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Christine Cohen (D-12; Branford, Durham, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford) on her victory in the 12th State Senate District. CTLCV endorsed Cohen for this open seat because of her strong commitment to reducing our reliance on single-use plastics, protecting Long Island Sound, and preserving our precious open space.
 
“Some people talk about sustainability, people like Christine truly practice it,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She impressed all of us at CTLCV when she talked about transitioning her business away from plastic, and her victory today proves Connecticut’s shoreline community is just as interested in keeping harmful plastics out of the Sound and the ecosystems they support.”
 
In addition to endorsing Cohen, CTLCV invested over $20,000 in digital advertisements and direct mail to highlight her commitment to the environment.
 
“Christine gave truly thoughtful, considerate answers to all of the questions on our Survey on the Environment,” said Brown. “From preserving our open space to investing in clean energy, it’s clear she cares about making sure we protect our environment for generations to come. We know voters on the shoreline are deeply passionate about the air we breathe, water we drink, and preserving Long Island Sound, so we worked hard to make sure they knew Christine shared their values.”
 
CTLCV’s digital ads for Cohen reached more than 660,000 devices, while over 14,000 households received our direct mail pieces.
 
Cohen was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Norm Needleman (D-33; Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, Westbrook) on his victory in the 33rd State Senate District. CTLCV endorsed Needleman based on his commitment to continue Connecticut’s investment in clean energy—creating good jobs while cutting our emissions.  
 
“Norm is a thoughtful leader who recognizes the threat climate change poses to our future, and CTLCV worked hard to make sure the people of the 33rd District knew he was the clear choice to protect our environment,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “We knocked on doors, invested in digital advertisements, and sent mail to residents of the district highlighting Norm’s commitment to clean energy, clean air, and clean water.”
 
CTLCV invested more than $20,000 in this race, resulting in digital ads that reached over 780,000 computers, phones, and mobile device and direct mail pieces that were sent to over 14,000 households.
 
“We know the people of the 33rd District care about keeping Long Island Sound clean and energy prices low—so does Norm,” said Brown. “His commitment to our environment stood in sharp contrast to his opponent, who—during her tenure as a State Representative—voted in lockstep with some of the worst anti-environment lawmakers in the state. She voted against giving communities the resources to fight climate change and blocked key environmental protections. CTLCV worked hard to make sure the people of the district knew exactly where their candidates stood on the environment. Norm’s election today shows the people listened, and the environment helped drive them to the polls.”
 
Needleman was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Ned Lamont (D) on his election as Connecticut’s next governor. CTLCV endorsed Lamont based on his Energy and Environment Plan, which calls for greater investment in climate change and reductions in our carbon emissions.
 
“Climate change is the most pressing issue facing our generation, and Ned’s victory tonight shows voters agree,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “CTLCV invested heavily in this race to make sure voters knew Ned was the only candidate with a plan to create jobs, lower electric rates, and cut carbon emissions through investment in clean energy. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback on these messages, and the results tonight prove voters care about leaders who are committed to our environment.”

CTLCV invested more than $20,000 in digital advertisements and videos that reached roughly 1 million phones, computers, and mobile devices in Connecticut.
 
“Voters see what’s happening in Washington. They watched President Trump roll back clean car standards, leave the Paris Climate Agreement, and slash investments in renewable energy in favor of coal and dirty fossil fuels,” said Brown. “They came to climate marches, to our forum on climate change, and to rallies for the environment—and today they cast their votes for the only candidate who showed he shared their concerns: Ned Lamont. We at CTLCV are thrilled to see voters stand up for the environment, and we look forward to working with Governor Lamont and his administration in the days to come.”
 
In addition to Lamont, CTLCV endorsed 35 bipartisan candidates for the General Assembly. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Matthew Blumenthal (D-147; Darien, Stamford) on his victory in the 147th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Blumenthal based on his commitment to fight climate change and invest in clean energy.
 
“Connecticut spoke loud and clear that we’re serious about cutting emissions and creating jobs in clean energy when they elected Matthew today,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “On the campaign trail, Matthew has been a clear voice for sustainability and continuing Connecticut’s investment in clean energy. We at CTLCV made sure our members knew about his commitment to our environment, and they answered by supporting him at the polls today. We look forward to working with him in the days to come.”
 
Blumenthal was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143; Norwalk, Westport, Wilton) on her victory in the 143rd State House District. CTLCV endorsed Lavielle based on her long record of promoting electric vehicles, clean car standards, and other environmental priorities. She has been one of the strongest allies for the environment throughout her time in the General Assembly, and is one of CTLCV’s consistent champions.  
 
“Connecticut voters spoke loud and clear about their commitment to protecting the air we breathe when they reelected Rep. Lavielle,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Rep. Lavielle has been a tireless champion for electric vehicles, which give consumers more choices while lowering our emissions and helping us fight climate change. Given the Trump Administration’s gutting of clean car standards, we need Rep. Lavielle’s leadership on this front now more than ever. Clearly her constituents agreed. CTLCV looks forward to working with Rep. Lavielle in the upcoming session to promote electric vehicles and protect our environment.”
 
Lavielle was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Rep. Kevin Ryan (D-139; Bozrah, Montville, Norwich) on his victory in the 139th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Ryan based on his longtime record of fighting for our open space.   
 
“Rep. Ryan’s win today makes it clear that Connecticut voters care about protecting our parks, farms, and open spaces,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Rep. Ryan has long made it a priority to help our communities invest in our future by making it easier for them to purchase dedicated open space. CTLCV made sure our members knew Rep. Ryan is a true champion for conservation, and his victory today shows voters were listening. We look forward to continuing our work with Rep. Ryan in the next legislative session.”
 
Ryan was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Rep. Laura Devlin (R-134; Fairfield, Trumbull) on her victory in the 134th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Devlin based on her consistent support for protecting our open spaces.
 
“Rep. Devlin helped spearhead the effort to finally place a Constitutional Amendment on our ballot to protect our public lands, and we at CTLCV made sure our members knew the extent of her leadership,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Throughout her time in the legislature, Rep. Devlin has voted for the air we breathe, water we drink, and lands we love. Today, Connecticut residents voted for her. We at CTLCV look forward to continuing our work with her in the upcoming session.”
 
Devlin was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133; Fairfield) on her victory in the 133rd State House District. CTLCV endorsed McCarthy Vahey because of her longtime advocacy for carbon pricing and pollution reduction.
 
“Rep. McCarthy Vahey knows polluters shouldn’t be able to poison our air and force the rest of us to pay for the damage they do,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Throughout her time in the General Assembly, Rep. McCarthy Vahey has been a passionate supporter for sensible carbon pricing. Her victory today shows voters care just as much about protecting the air we breathe. They’ve watched Washington rollback clean car standards and other safeguards, and so they came out in droves to support McCarthy Vahey and other champions for our clean air.”
 
McCarthy Vahey was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulated Rep. Brenda Kupchick (R-132; Fairfield) on her victory in the 132nd State House District. CTLCV endorsed Kupchick because of her longtime advocacy for recycling initiatives and animal welfare.
 
“Rep. Kupchick knows expanding Connecticut’s landmark bottle bill is key to keeping harmful plastics out of our rivers, off our shoreline, and out of landfills,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Her victory today shows the people of Fairfield share her commitment to protecting the air we breathe and water we drink from pollution. We at CTLCV look forward to working with Rep. Kupchick in the days ahead on the bottle bill and other key environmental priorities.”
 
Kupchick was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Josh Elliott (D-88; Hamden) on his victory in the 88th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Elliott because of his strong commitment to fighting climate change and investing in clean energy.
 
“Climate change is the most critical issue of our time, and Josh’s victory today makes it clear Connecticut voters agree,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Josh has been a welcome ally at climate marches and rallies, and he was one of the first to sign our Clean Energy for All pledge to move Connecticut to 100% renewable energy by 2050. We were proud to give him our endorsement, and we made sure to let our members know where he stood on the environment. We look forward to working with him in the days to come to promote clean energy and build a brighter future for Connecticut.”
 
Elliott was one of 36 candidates CTLCV endorsed in the 2018 elections. Live updates on the election—including an up-to-the-minute count of CTLCV’s victories--can be found on our website.