Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Rep. Linda Orange (D-48; Colchester, Lebanon, Mansfield, Windham) on her victory in the 48th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Orange because she has been a staunch advocate for protecting our open spaces.
 
“We at CTLCV made sure voters knew how hard Rep. Orange has worked to protect our parks, farms, trails, and open spaces,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She’s been a critical supporter of giving our communities new ways to purchase dedicated open space, and her victory today proves voters want her to keep up the fight. She has always been a forward-thinker, and we look forward to continuing our work with her in the days to come.”
 
Orange 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 Kerry Szeps Wood (D-29; Newington, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield) on her victory in the 29th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Wood because of her commitment to protecting our open space and her strong opposition to fracked natural gas waste or pipelines in Connecticut.  
 
“Kerry’s victory today proves Connecticut voters care about electing leaders who will protect our environment and precious natural resources,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She grew up on a farm and talked often about the impact of open space on our economy. CTLCV made sure our members knew her commitment to preserving our parks, farms, forests, and beaches, and they came out in droves to deliver her this victory. We look forward to working with her in the upcoming legislative session.”
 
Wood 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 Sen. Marilyn Moore (D-22; Bridgeport, Monroe, Trumbull) on her victory in the 22nd State Senate District. CTLCV endorsed Moore based on her long record of fighting for our environment and public health.
 
“Connecticut voters don’t want to see their leaders gamble with their children’s health, and they made that clear by re-electing Sen. Moore—one of the strongest champions we have,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “CTLCV let our members know we have no better ally than Sen. Moore when it comes to keeping toxics away from our children. We look forward to working with her during the upcoming session to ban toxic mulch from public playgrounds and carcinogenic flame retardants from children’s clothing.”
 
Moore 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 Mary Abrams (D-13; Cheshire, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown) on her victory in the 13th State Senate District. CTLCV endorsed Abrams for her strong commitment to protecting our public health, especially in comparison to her opponent, incumbent Len Suzio.
 
“Connecticut voters made it clear they will not tolerate lawmakers who put polluters over people,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “CTLCV worked hard to support Mary Abrams over Len Suzio through canvasses, direct mail, and digital advertisements.”
 
CTLCV’s Political Action Committee invested more than $20,000 in the race for the 13th Senate District. Their digital advertisements reached over 670,000 computers, phones, and mobile devices in the 13th District, and CTLCV’s direct mail pieces were sent to nearly 13,000 households. Additionally, CTLCV and the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) named Len Suzio to its Dirty Dozen in the States list, which record the worst anti-environment state lawmakers in the country.
 
“We made sure all voters in the 13th District knew that Suzio blocked critical bans to toxic tire mulch in public playgrounds and carcinogenic chemicals in children’s clothing. At every door we knocked and in every conversation we had, people told us how Suzio’s toxic voting record was driving them to the polls,” said Brown. “Mary Abrams, on the other hand, has a record of standing up for our children and our public health through her work as an educator. We look forward to working with her in the days to come.”
 
Abrams 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 Sen. Beth Bye (D-5; Bloomfield, Burlington, Farmington, West Hartford) on her victory in the 5th State Senate District. CTLCV endorsed Bye because of her longtime work to protect the water we drink and other key environmental priorities.
 
“Sen. Bye has always been adamant that water is a public trust, and she doesn’t back down from a fight,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “She is one of CTLCV’s true environmental champions, and it’s clear the voters of the 5th District trust her to look after their clean air and water. With the State Water Plan returning to the legislature next session, we look forward to continuing our work with Sen. Bye to put people’s basic needs ahead of special interests.”
 
Bye 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. Michael Demicco (D-21; Farmington) on his victory in the 21st State House District. CTLCV endorsed Demicco based on his longtime record as an advocate for clean water, land conservation, and clean energy.
 
“Rep. Demicco has been a strong ally for the environment, and his victory today shows Connecticut voters are paying attention and appreciate his hard work,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “CTLCV made sure to inform our members that Rep. Demicco is one of our greatest allies on the Environment Committee, where he’s worked hard to ban toxic pesticides and protect our public health. His leadership is essential to advancing environmental priorities, and he is a trusted source for other lawmakers when it comes to clean air, clean water, and clean energy. We look forward to continuing our work with Rep. Demicco to protect our environment and build a brighter future for all of us in Connecticut.”
 
Demicco 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.

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Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) congratulates Rep. Devin Carney (R-23; Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook) on his victory in the 23rd State House District. CTLCV endorsed Carney for his strong support for clean energy in Connecticut.
 
“Rep. Carney knows clean energy is key to fighting climate change and creating thousands of jobs in Connecticut,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Clean Energy Caucus, Rep. Carney was one of the first to sign our Clean Energy for All pledge to move Connecticut to 100% clean energy by 2050 or sooner. With the latest reports from the United Nations and scientists worldwide urging our lawmakers to act on climate before it’s too late, Rep. Carney’s victory today shows clearly that voters are taking these matters seriously and looking for their leaders to do the same. We at CTLCV look forward to working with Rep. Carney in the days ahead to continuing growing Connecticut’s investment in clean energy.”
 
Carney 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. Mary Mushinsky (D-85; Wallingford) on her victory in the 85th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Mushinsky for her decades of leadership on land preservation and energy efficiency.
 
“Rep. Mushinsky’s victory today shows voters are serious about protecting our parks, trails, and open spaces,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “CTLCV worked hard to make sure voters knew Rep. Mushinsky’s lifetime record as an environmental champion, and they answered by giving her a decisive victory at the polls. We look forward to continuing to work with Rep. Mushinsky in the next legislative session.”
 
Mushinsky 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. Jonathan Steinberg (D-136; Westport) on his victory in the 136th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Steinberg based on his longtime work to protect Long Island Sound, grow our investments in clean energy, and cut our carbon emissions. 
 
“Rep. Steinberg is one of our true environmental champions, and CTLCV worked hard to make sure our members and voters knew the impact he’s had on our clean air and water,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Through emails and digital advertisements, we spread the word about Rep. Steinberg’s key role in doubling Connecticut’s clean energy investments and slashing our carbon emissions in half. Climate change is one of the most critical issues facing our generation, and Rep. Steinberg’s victory makes it clear voters agree. His work on water issues is also unsurpassed, and we at CTLCV look forward to continuing our work with him in the upcoming legislative session.”
 
Steinberg 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. James Albis (D-99; East Haven) on his victory in the 99th State House District. CTLCV endorsed Albis because of his leadership on critical bills to fight climate change and protect the environment.
 
“The 99th District has long been a closely-contested race, and Rep. Albis’ victory today shows being a strong environmental champion is key to connecting with voters and coming out on top,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV Executive Director. “Rep. Albis has been a critical leader in Committee rooms and on the floor of the General Assembly when it comes to taking a stand for the air we breathe, water we drink, and future we believe in. He has a tremendous influence over the legislative agenda, and always makes sure to prioritize our environment. CTLCV worked hard to share his commitment with our members and urge them to come out in support of Rep. Albis today. We look forward to continuing our work with Rep. Albis to protect Connecticut’s environment.”
 
Albis 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.