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Contact: Christy McGillivray, christy.mcgillivray@sierraclub.org, 808-726-5325
Sierra Club Champions Win Big in Tuesday Primary
Lansing, MI - Voters turned out to support Sierra Club-endorsed champions inTuesday’s primary election. Sierra Club contacted tens of thousands of members multiple times in support of pro-environment winners.
These races include Erika Geiss in Senate District 1, Donavan McKinney in HD 14, Jenn Hill in HD 109, Mallory McMorrow in SD 8, Sue Shink in SD 14, and Jason Hoskins in HD 18.
The outcomes from last night show that when Sierra Club gets involved, candidates win.
“Clean safe water, and investing in clean renewable energy are bipartisan issues that are overwhelmingly popular. This is why a Sierra Club endorsement is so important, and why we prioritize resources in races where we know there is a clear distinction between the candidates on environmental protection,” said Christy McGillivray, Political and Legislative Director for the Michigan Chapter.
“Climate is on the ballot this year. Michigan voters understand how important this election is. We must send an environmental majority to our state legislature, and we will re-elect Governor Gretchen Whitmer, AG Dana Nessel, and SOS Jocelyn Benson.” said Tim Minotas, Sierra Club’s Political and Legislative Coordinator. He continued, “Candidates who campaign on climate, win in Michigan.”
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The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 4 million members and supporters nationwide, and over 150,000 in Michigan. In addition to creating opportunities for people of all ages, levels and locations to have meaningful outdoor experiences, the Sierra Club works to safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and litigation. For more information, visit http://www.sierraclub.org.
Paid for by Michigan Sierra PAC (109 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Lansing, MI 48906)