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Clean Water Action
2024 is a presidential election year, with a great deal at stake on the national stage. Sometimes, however, the most important elections are closer to home, such as our state Legislature which makes decisions every day that effect your life and your community.
The first step in this year’s election cycle is the Pennsylvania Primary Election on April 23rd (the deadline to register to vote is April 8th). Election day will be held on November 5th (the deadline to register to vote is October 21st).
Clean Water Action’s Vote Environment Committee (CWAVE) has evaluated several key races in Pennsylvania that impact large numbers of our members. Below is a list of candidates that Clean Water Action has endorsed in Pennsylvania's primary election being held April 23rd.
Key races: Clean Water Action Endorsements for the Pennsylvania Primary Election, April 23rd 2024
Pennsylvania State Senate
Nikil Saval for re-election State Senate, District 1
Nikil has a 100% lifetime environmental voting record during his time in office. Nikil is championing efforts to help residents weatherize and address energy inefficiencies in their homes through the Whole Home Repairs Program. Nikil will fight to better protect Environmental Justice communities from new and expanding pollution sources.
Patty Kim for State Senate, District 15
Patty has a 94% lifetime environmental voting record during her 10 years in the State House. Patty is working to better protect Environmental Justice communities from new and expanding pollution sources by co-sponsoring HB 652. Patty will fight in the State Senate for legislation that will improve energy efficiency and increase requirements for renewable energy production.
Pennsylvania State House
Cass Green for State House, District 10
Cass has led work to revitalize abandoned lots and turn them into green spaces that provide aesthetic and climate benefits. Cass is committed to ensuring everyone can enjoy the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of our environment. Cass will support investments in clean energy jobs, to help create a just transition away from fossil fuels.
La’Tasha Mayes for re-election to State House, District 24
La’Tasha has worked to elevate the powerful intersection of environmental and reproductive justice. La’Tasha is fighting to better protect Environmental Justice communities from new and expanding pollution sources by co-sponsoring HB 652. La’Tasha will continue to advocate for policies that will create lead-free homes and schools.
John Inglis for State House, District 38
John has sponsored student-led initiatives as a teacher and counselor to clean up different roadways, public spaces, and streams. John is supporting initiatives to cut his municipality’s carbon footprint by converting municipal vehicles to electric. John will advocate for increased public transit funding, so Pittsburgh Regional Transit can make environmentally friendly upgrades while expanding service.
Rick Krajewski for re-election to State House, District 188
Rick has a 100% lifetime environmental voting record during his time in the State House. Rick is fighting to better protect Environmental Justice communities from new and expanding pollution sources by co-sponsoring HB 652. Rick will advocate for transitioning Pennsylvania to 100% clean renewable energy from primarily wind and solar by 2035.
Malcolm Kenyatta for Pennsylvania Auditor General
Malcolm has a 94% lifetime environmental voting record in the legislature that’ll serve as a background for the environmental challenges of the job. Malcolm is willing to conduct a financial audit of DEP to identify if it has the necessary resources to effectively enforce and implement environmental protections. Malcolm will make sure federal funds used on environmental projects are spent legally and provide feedback through audits on how to improve those projects.
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2024 Pennyslvania Election Dates
Polls Open 7am to 8pm
Mail-In or Absentee Ballots must be received by 8pm
April 23rd: Primary Election
Deadline to register to vote: April 8th
November 5th: General Election
Deadline to register to vote: October 21st
Voting Questions or Problems
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