Endorsements – VALCV PAC

Statewide
Va. House
Va. Senate

Governor

Ralph Northam

Democrat

Ralph Northam’s platform for Governor of VA is based on his life of service. He served as a doctor for the Army, as a State Senator with a 77% lifetime score with VALCV and currently as Lieutenant Governor. If elected, Northam will implement his environmental policy plan that encourages state driven initiatives to combat sea level rise, rebuild the Chesapeake Bay and boost clean energy infrastructures within the state. As a pediatrician, he is more than aware of the negative side effects of climate change for patients who suffer from asthma and chronic lung diseases, and encourages clean energy in the name of public health.
Attorney General

Mark Herring

Democrat

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has been a strong steward for the environment. Since first being elected in 2013, Herring made protecting the Chesapeake Bay a priority. Under his leadership, Virginia became the first Chesapeake Bay state to defend the restoration plan agreed to by all six Bay states and Washington, D.C. He defended the cleanup plan from attacks in court by Attorneys General from 21 other states as far away as Alaska. As Attorney General, he has secured the largest environmental damages settlement in Virginia history and successfully defended Virginia's moratorium on uranium mining. Before being elected AG, Herring served in the State Senate where he had an 87% lifetime score from the Virginia League of Conservation Voters and was named a Legislative Hero.
Lieutenant Governor

Justin Fairfax

Democrat

Justin Fairfax VA-LG In today’s political climate, it is more important than ever to be strong on progressive statewide issues and to fight the Trump administration’s anti-climate proposals. These goals are among those that led Justin Fairfax to run for Lieutenant Governor. Justin has dedicated his career to service. Justin's work on the Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force strengthened his resolve to address criminal justice reform and promote safer communities. Justin is a progressive ally who understands the benefits of expanding climate change initiatives in Virginia. If elected, Justin will stand on our issues and protect the progress that has been made thus far in the Commonwealth.