When Clean Water Action members vote, the environment wins! Get more info about voting in Massachusetts here. The state primary election is September 1st and the deadline to register to vote in the primary is August 22nd.
Every election cycle, Clean Water Action endorses deserving candidates who will champion clean water, clean air, and climate justice. Presenting: our first round of endorsements, including some competitive state legislative primaries!
United States Senate:
Ed Markey (incumbent)
For decades, Ed Markey has been one of the nation's strongest environmental champions. He continues to lead efforts to hold fossil fuel companies accountable, lower energy costs through clean energy investments, strengthen climate resilience, protect public lands and waters, and safeguard communities from the growing impacts of climate change.
Massachusetts State Legislature:
For State Senate:
1st Suffolk District: Latoya Gayle
Latoya Gayle is focused on making clean energy affordable and accessible for every family. She supports expanding renewable energy, stopping unnecessary gas pipeline expansion, increasing access to energy efficiency programs, growing offshore wind, and protecting clean air and clean water in communities across the district.
2nd Middlesex District: Representative Christine Barber
As House Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, Representative Christine Barber has been a top legislative champion on indoor air quality. She has led efforts to invest in climate resilience, flood control, parks, public lands, and clean water infrastructure. She has also been a strong advocate for cleaner, more reliable public transportation.
5th Middlesex District: Carey McDonald
Carey McDonald has made climate action and environmental protection central to their campaign. They support expanding clean energy, restricting PFAS chemicals, replacing lead service lines to protect drinking water, investing in climate resilience, and lowering energy costs through renewable energy.
For State House of Representatives:
2nd Bristol District: Representative Jim Hawkins (incumbent)
Representative Jim Hawkins has worked alongside firefighters and environmental advocates to pass landmark legislation reducing toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter protective equipment, helping protect first responders while advancing public health.
3rd Bristol District: Representative Lisa Field (incumbent)
Lisa Field has worked with community advocates to advance a cleaner, more equitable future. She has supported efforts to protect clean air, oppose polluting industries, and strengthen protections against PFAS exposure for firefighters.
16th Essex District: Celina Reyes
With over 20 years of public service in the City of Lawrence, Celine Reyes has a deep understanding of the challenges we face in Lawrence, Methuen, and along the Merrimack River. She is committed to advancing environmental justice and ensuring communities have the resources they need to prepare for extreme heat, flooding, and other climate impacts.
1st Middlesex District: Representative Margaret Scarsdale (incumbent)
Representative Margaret Scarsdale has been a proven leader on climate and conservation, championing legislation to protect open space, preserve pollinator habitat, conserve energy, and safeguard Massachusetts' natural resources for future generations.
16th Middlesex District: Lorena Betts
Lorena Betts is committed to building affordable, sustainable communities by expanding weatherization and community solar, cleaning up local waterways including the Merrimack River and Freeman Lake, and advancing clean energy solutions that lower pollution and utility costs for working families.
32nd Middlesex District: Leila Migliorelli
Leila Migliorelli is committed to building more sustainable communities and advancing policies that will strengthen Melrose, Wakefield, Malden and the surrounding region through responsible environmental leadership.
Not sure which state legislative district you live in? Find it here!
We will be announcing more endorsements throughout the summer, so keep an eye on your inbox for the next batch of candidates we’re excited about.
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