Washington D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced today the endorsement of Ruben Gallego for election to the U.S. Senate representing Arizona.

“From his leadership to protect our public lands and waters to his advocacy for good-paying clean energy jobs, Representative Ruben Gallego has relentlessly fought for environmental justice and has championed the environment as a top priority during his time in Congress,” said LCV Action Fund Vice President of Political Affairs Craig Auster. “Ruben Gallego is a tremendous advocate for our clean energy future and for a more just and equitable democracy. With Arizona on the frontlines of the climate crisis, LCV Action Fund is thrilled to endorse Gallego’s campaign for the Senate to continue to fight for a sustainable future for all.”

“Our communities in Arizona deserve leadership like Representative Gallego who will put people above big polluters and special interests, and has a proven record of fighting for communities of color and low-wealth communities who suffer the most from extreme weather, pollution, and environmental injustice,” said Chispa Arizona Executive Director Vianey Olivarria. “After the hottest summer on record, we must take every action to combat the climate crisis at the scale science demands to meet our climate goals. Ruben Gallego will continue to fight for clean energy, jobs, and justice, and we’re proud to support his campaign for Senate.”

“This unprecedented summer in Arizona — the hottest on record with dangerous stretches of extreme heat — made clear why we need bold leaders in the Senate who are willing to address climate change head-on,” said Representative Ruben Gallego. “I’m proud to be endorsed by LCV Action Fund and will continue to fight alongside them as we work to secure Arizona’s water future, preserve our public lands, and protect Arizonans from rising temperatures. Together, we’ll work with everyone — Republicans and Democrats alike — to deliver common-sense solutions and build a better future for the generations to come.”

About Ruben Gallego

U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego has been a longtime environmental champion and is a leader on climate action, earning a 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. Representative Gallego helped pass the biggest investment in climate action and environmental justice ever, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and has championed the benefits this landmark legislation is providing for communities, including securing funding to improve air quality monitoring in Arizona. Representative Gallego has stood up against industry exploitation of the Grand Canyon and other important natural places in Arizona, and has championed water conservation efforts and strengthening our democracy. 

About LCV Action Fund

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, the connected federal political action committee (PAC) of the League of Conservation Voters, works to elect leaders who stand up for a clean, healthy environment and to defeat anti-environment candidates who oppose climate action. Since the 1990 election cycle, LCVAF has helped elect and re-elect 95 U.S. Senators and 480 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the last several years, our efforts have also helped elevate climate change and clean energy as critical issues in key elections.

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Paid for by League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and authorized by Gallego for Arizona.