politics

July 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, four leading environmental, clean energy and climate organizations — the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, the NRDC Action Fund, the Sierra Club, and Clean Energy for American Action (CE4A Action) — endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President. The Biden-Harris administration has done far more to address the climate crisis and environmental injustice than any administration in our nation’s history.

July 21, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, President Biden announced that he will not seek reelection. President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic candidate for president is a bold act of service to his country. It is also just the latest act of patriotism and leadership from one of the most impactful presidents in modern history.

In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous released the following statement:

July 18, 2024

Milwaukee, WI – Tonight, a twice impeached convicted felon with the worst record in history on protecting clean air, clean water, and combating the climate crisis accepted the Republican nomination for president. 

In response, Sierra Club Political Director Sarah Burton released the following statement:

July 18, 2024

Trump Rolled Back Coal Ash Safeguards and Took Millions from Owners of Plant that Challenged New Protections

July 16, 2024

Vance’s Assault on Clean Air Safeguards Come as Southeastern Ohio Plant Kills 240+ Americans Every Year

July 15, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Donald Trump announced that he has selected fellow climate denier Sen. JD Vance as his running mate in the 2024 election.

April 9, 2024

Washington, DC — Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Ruben Gallego in the race to be the next United States Senator from Arizona, citing Gallego’s record and commitment to climate issues and advancing environmental justice.

March 14, 2024

Reno, NV – Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Steven Horsford for the US House of Representatives for Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District in the 2024 election.

March 14, 2024

Reno, NV Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Susie Lee for the US House of Representatives for Nevada’s Third Congressional District in the 2024 election.

March 14, 2024

Reno, NV – Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Dina Titus for the US House of Representatives for Nevada’s First Congressional District in the 2024 election.

November 8, 2023

Washington, DC – Voters cast their ballots in elections across several states on Tuesday, deciding the outcome of two governors’ races, the makeup of eight state legislative chambers, and countless local races and ballot initiatives.

Dozens of Sierra Club-endorsed candidates have emerged victorious in their races so far, a remarkable success in an off-year election.  

October 25, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, more than three weeks after the position was vacated, Republicans in the House of Representatives elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th Speaker of the House.