For Immediate Release

April 22, 2024

Contact: Mika Hyer, mhyer@lcv.org, 940-783-2230

Washington D.C. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced the endorsement of State Senator Emily Randall for election to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District.

“State Senator Emily Randall has fought tirelessly to protect communities, clean air and water, promote stronger resiliency against extreme weather, and help put Washington on the path towards a clean energy future throughout her time in Washington’s State Senate,” said LCV Action Fund Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld. “LCV Action Fund is proud to announce our endorsement for Emily Randall for Congress where she will continue to fight for our climate and environmental justice for future generations.”

“Washington’s 6th Congressional District has some of the greatest natural beauty in the United States – from Olympic National Park to South Puget Sound, our communities show the existential importance of combating climate change, protecting public lands, and fighting for environmental justice,” said State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Emily Randall. “I’ve been proud to fight for a cleaner future in the State Senate, and now I’m honored to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by the national League of Conservation Voters Action Fund. I am also honored to build upon the legacy left by Congressman Derek Kilmer and make sure the 6th District continues to be a stronghold for environmental protection and clean energy.”

About Emily Randall
As Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate, Emily Randall is an environmental champion. She received a 100% on Washington Conservation Action’s environmental scorecard in 2022. Senator Randall has sponsored important environmental legislation including the Parks Health and Wellness Act and the Climate Ready Communities Act. In the 2024 legislative session, she worked to increase funding for clean energy, drought and flood preparation and to approve transitioning Washington’s school bus fleet to electric. She is committed to addressing environmental injustices and the link between environmental factors and health issues.

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 482 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 Emily Randall for Congress.