CLIMATE CHANGE
SENATE RACE
Angela Alsobrooks (Democrat)
Believes urgent action is necessary to combat the climate crisis.
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Advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy.
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Will ensure that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals.
Larry Hogan (Republican)
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As governor, aided Maryland becoming the first state in the country to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge.
HOUSE RACES
House District 1
Blaine Miller (Democrat)
Recognizes cleaner energy solutions can drive innovation, create jobs and reduce pollution
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Looks for solutions that benefit both the environment and economies.
Andy Harris (Republican)
Supports multi-state solutions to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
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Calls for responsibility upon other upstream statues to do their part.
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Advocate that all stakeholders have an active role in restoring the estuary
House District 2
Jonny Olszewski (Democrat)
Believes protecting the environment is one of the most important issues Americans face.
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Believes Congress must act with urgency to address the climate crisis.
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Supports investing in the green energy economy of the future.
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Supports science-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions, investing in renewable energy sources and safeguarding our natural landscapes.
Kimberly Klacik (Republican)
Jasen Wunder (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 3
Sarah Elfreth (Democrat)
Passed laws to increase the oyster population, invest in clean energy jobs, protect communities from flooding and rising sea levels, and encourage private sector investment in restoring the Bay.
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Plans to fight for climate justice, to expedite transition to clean energy, to help communities become more resilient to climate change and to protect the Bay and its watershed.
Robert Steinberger (Republican)
Believes in the value of the local environment.
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Is committed to the preservation of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding areas.
Miguel Barajas (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 4
Glenn Ivey (Democrat)
Pushes for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Believes that in order to combat climate change, Congress must fully support the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency in order to limit pollution and put regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Is a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Caucus.
George McDermott (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 5
Steny Hoyer (Democrat)
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Focuses on reducing carbon pollution, advancing renewable energy technologies and improving energy efficiency.
Michelle Talkington (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 6
April McClain-Delaney (Democrat)
Will work for a low-carbon future by protecting the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
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Will champion the expansion of renewable energy generation, investment in technologies driving decarbonization, building sustainable infrastructure, mobility and manufacturing systems, and ensuring that investments address marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Neil Parrot (Republican)
Believes congress should invest in infrastructure that stops severe weather events from being as devastating.
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Says China is the biggest issue in climate change.
House District 7
Kweisei Mfume (Democrat)
Has worked to combat the climate crisis and focus on clean energy.
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Worked to bring charging stations for electric vehicles to places across the state
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Supports investing in clean energy and to modernize the state’s power grid.
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Wants to support outdoor and classroom learning.
Scott Collier (Republican)
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Campaign did not respond to information requests.
Ronald Owens-Bey (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 8
Jamie Raskin (Democrat)
Believes in action needed against climate change.
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Believes that defending democracy will assist in taking action against climate change.
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Supports collective responsibility and global action to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Cheryl Riley (Republican)
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Nancy Wallace (Green)
Advocates for the U.S. to switch to 100% renewable energy sources.
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Promotes creation of new solar and wind energy resources.
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Supports sustainable manufacturing of renewable energy products.
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Supports planting trees in cities for the purpose of carbon absorption, temperature balance and enhancing livability in communities.
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Plans to advocate for a state-wide emergency to address climate change.