While Sierra Club is active in pursuing important environmental legislation, it is made much easier when our elected officials are sympathetic to our causes. To that end, when elections come around, we spend time evaluating the candidates and in some cases endorsing and actively working for their election.
Volunteers are always welcome to participate in our Political Committee that evaluates candidates, conducts interviews, works in campaigns of endorsed candidates, and develops communications.
Contact our Political Chair, Barbara Hill for more information at b.c.hill@att.net
Endorsements for the March 17th, 2026, Primary
| Office | District | Endorsee | Party |
| U.S. Senator | — | Juliana Stratton | Dem |
| U.S. Rep | 9 | Daniel Biss | Dem |
| State Senator | 26 | Nabeela Syed | Dem |
| State Senator | 27 | Carina Santa Maria | Dem |
| State Rep | 48 | Amanda Zahorek | Dem |
| State Rep | 51 | Jenny Levin | Dem |
| State Rep | 52 | Maria Peterson | Dem |
| State Rep | 53 | Nicolle Grasse | Dem |
| State Rep | 54 | Mary Beth Canty | Dem |
| State Rep | 55 | Justin Cochran | Dem |
| State Rep | 56 | Michelle Mussman | Dem |
| State Rep | 57 | Tracy Katz Muhl | Dem |
| State Rep | 59 | Daniel Didech | Dem |
| Cook Co. Pres | — | Toni Preckwinkle | Dem |
| Cook Co. Board | 15 | Ted Mason | Dem |
| Cook Co. Board | 17 | Elyse Hoffenberg | Dem |
| MWRD, 6-yr. term | — | Sarah Bury | Dem |
| MWRD, 6-yr. term | — | Eira Corral Sepúlveda | Dem |
| MWRD, 6-yr. term | — | Precious Brady- Davis | Dem |
| MWRD, 2-yr. term | — | Cam Davis | Dem |
- Phonebanking for Daniel Biss #1
Thu, Feb 26; 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Wheeling Twp. Dems, 1310 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights
Daniel Biss is running for U.S. House of Representatives, district 9, in a very competitive primary election. Daniel has been one of the strongest advocates for the environment in the General Assembly and as mayor of Evanston. We want to make sure he wins both this election and the general! We will be phoning our members to tell them why he has earned our endorsement and to urge them to vote for him.
We will provide instructions for the phonebank.
If you come in person, we will provide pizza and salad. Or you can participate via Zoom from the comfort of your home. If you prefer Zoom, you MUST register to receive the link.
Signup Instructions: You MUST register to participate via Zoom.
Bring: a laptop or tablet and cell phone. You can also optionally bring a water bottle.
- Canvassing for Maria Peterson
Sat, Feb 28; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Strawberry Moon, 204 S Main St, Wauconda
Maria Peterson is running for Illinois House, district 52, and she faces an opponent in the primary election. Maria is a longtime Sierra Club member and a strong advocate for the environment. We want to make sure she wins both this election and the general! We will be talking with voters in the Wauconda area to tell them why she has earned our endorsement and to urge them to vote for her.
We will meet at Strawberry Moon to get our assignments.
Bring: cell phone, water bottle.
- Phonebanking for Daniel Biss #2
Sun, Mar 1; 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wheeling Twp. Dems, 1310 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights
Daniel Biss is running for U.S. House of Representatives, district 9, in a very competitive primary election. Daniel has been one of the strongest advocates for the environment in the General Assembly and as mayor of Evanston. We want to make sure he wins both this election and the general! We will be phoning our members to tell them why he has earned our endorsement and to urge them to vote for him.
We will provide instructions for the phonebank.
If you come in person, we will provide pizza and salad. Or you can participate via Zoom from the comfort of your home. If you prefer Zoom, you MUST register to receive the link.
Signup Instructions: You MUST register to participate via Zoom.
Bring: a laptop or tablet and cell phone. You can also optionally bring a water bottle.
- Phone Banking for Sierra Club Endorsed Candidates
Wed, Mar 4; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
VIRTUAL ONLY
RSVP to join us on March 4th from 6-8pm to phone bank. Help us get the word out about Sierra Club's endorsed candidates! There will be introductions and training at the start of the session, so you have what you need.
We'll be calling for Cook County Board President candidate, Toni Preckwinkle, and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District candidates,
Cam Davis (2 year term)
Eira Corral Sepúlveda (6 year term)
Precious Brady-Davis (6 year term)
Sarah Bury (6 year term)